Page 13 - A girl migrant's letter

Chapter 2: Why Tamu left home

... May, 2018

Dear Maisha,

I hope this letter finds you well. I’m still

very troubled. I can’t even remember
today’s date.

At only thirteen, I decided I would not

marry. I was too young. Having children

at that age was not good for my health.

I could also die while giving birth. I was
too young to take care of a family.
Besides, I did not love the man who had

promised to give our family many things.

I could not imagine myself dropping out

of school, just to get married.

My dream was to become a doctor. But

our parents didn’t want to hear any of

that.

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