Commentary On Nadege's Story

treatment they receive is what they deserve. Therefore, they do as they are told and ask for nothing in return. As time goes on, Nadege and her sister encountered more than a child their age should ever have to experience even once they moved in with their biological father and step-mother; life gave them another hurdle to jump. My heart ached for them more than once while reading Nadege 's story and in disbelief I became very angry as I read about the abuse they encountered from their step-mother. Studies indicate that more than 90% of juvenile sexual abuse victims know their perpetrator in some way. In their case - this was so true. As their step-mother allowed a house border (her secret lover) to sexually abuse her own step-children. I 'm …show more content…
If so, I 'm sorry and I suggest that you don 't read her story as it might will stir-up some buried memories that you might have to deal with, but as an adult - hopefully you can deal with them and move on; as Nadege successfully has done. This book made me realize that "I should make the best of whatever life offers me and that one makes their own happiness". Another quote that I live by is: "Life 's problems wouldn 't be called "hurdles" if there wasn 't a way to get over them. ~Author Unknown". This is so true - even with Nadege as she encountered many hurdles in her life - but never stopped focusing on her goal; to bear a child. There is a positive outcome despite all that Nadege encountered upon arrival to the promise land and the numerous hardships that she was forced to cope with - Nadage now has her husband, a child, and she continues to try an live a "normal lifestyle - the America way". I tracked her husband on social media; Face book, and they seem to be living the dream; life in America has made her