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Concern from S, 12 March 2007

From: S, Sent: 12 March 2008 18:36 To: speakout@global.co.za Subject: Re: concern

hi

iv got a big problem
i know sumone who has raped my girlfrend.he know buys her with his money.he is 50 years old and she is only 17.he makes her believe that der is nothing wronge. he claims he loves her now and buys her jewellry and makes big promises to her. i believe its wronge and we dont no what to do.She lives with him becuase he first gave her a job.She's affraid to leave he treatens her.
pls help us.

SpeakOut!

What he is doing is NOT rape, she agrees. In fact, she is more like a sex worker because she is doing it for money. The problem is YOU because you are not accepting what she is doing. I doubt he threatens her at all, she wants the money. You need to come to terms with that. We suggest you go for counselling, you do not say what town you live in but try phoning Lifeline or the Family Life Centre. We hope you are not having sex with her too because the risk of HIV is high.

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