This case and the major players are just getting more and more sick and twisted as times goes on. I'm not watching NG, but I am watching this thread. However, after reading about the fact that Zahra was forced to sleep in a crawl space above a closet, I just needed to run to the restroom to vomit. Literally. This case and what that poor child endured sickens me to the core.
I was a child who was forced to sleep in a closet. And, later, as a young adult, I would hide in closets when crying or frightened. That was at 20-25 years old. I'm 27 now and still force myself into small, enclosed spaces when afraid. It's a direct result of being punished and forced to be imprisoned in such places as a child. It was terrifying. But, yet, it was also a relief. Alone in my small corners, no one could torment me. Yes, the crawl space was torture on its own, but no one could physically harm me. Those memories are like shards of glass - they are sharp and painful. To think little Zahra suffered anything similar makes me ill.
That little girl is my hero. I wish I knew her. I would have shown her love and compassion - I would have held her when she cried and brushed her tears away. I would let her lean on me if she needed to when walking. I would have carried her weight with honor and joy. Her father let her down. Her SM only finished the job. Justice will be served in this case and Zahra will be returned to the country and people who truly loved her.
Where are you, sweetheart? Let your bright light shine - we're watching, we're waiting, we're here...for you...
