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The following picture is the PHOTO PROMPT. Does it plant a story in your mind? Share it in a hundred words or less.
My story follows the prompt and the inLinkz frog. I relish honest comments and appreciate constructive crit.

PHOTO PROMPT – © Erin Leary
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Word Count: 100
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“Sabira! Where are you, you worthless bitch?” yelled her husband, Davlet.
From the barn rafters she watched him through a chink in the wall and prayed. “Don’t let him find me.”
Two weeks ago she’d been an ambitious university student until four men, including Davlet, jumped out of a car and forced her into it.
“Kyrgyz tradition,” said her mother when Sabira called her for help. “You’ll learn to be a good wife as grandmother and I did.”
“New tradition,” whispered Sabira as she tightened a noose she’d fashioned from barbed wire around her neck and jumped off the ledge.
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This is very powerful.
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Thank you for reading and saying so, Etienne. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Well written, but… well… horrible 😦
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Dear Peter,
Yes, it is horrible…barbaric…unconscionable…and a host of other adjective.
Thank you for the comment and compliment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Good story as always, Rocehelle. What a shame young woman are treated that way in that country. I read the article in the link. An elderly couple said this violence is not the tradition. The police are partly to blame in that matter They just don’t want to tackle the problem. Well done. — Suzanne
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Dear Suzanne,
I watched a few videos on YouTube and it’s even worse than the article. It’s not just the police who are to blame, it’s the older members of the family who feel this “tradition” is perfectly okay. They don’t lose a son but gain a scullery maid.
Glad you came by to read and comment.
Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Oh, this is heartbreaking, very powerful. You captured her quiet desperation so well. Reading the article, I wonder why everything is going so horrible these days. I believe long ago things started this way, but with time evolved into an imitation for the sake of the tradition (there are many examples of similar things all over the world), but lately we see things twisted and turned in a most horrid way.
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Dear Loré,
The article I posted is only one of many that are available online. It started with a video on YouTube that told of two women who committed suicide, feeling it was their only way out. No support from family or police.
We think we’re living in modern times but there’s so much ignorance and darkness spreading faster than cancer.
Thank you for your kind words.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
Whether you realize it or not, Emily’s solution in my story could serve the women in Kyrgyzstan well. Would progressively raise the IQ of the nation, too. Perhaps some intrepid but unwilling bride will try it and it will catch on.
Good story,
YTDOTBO, now back to work.
Aloha,
Doug
P.S. TIYCFTS
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Dear Doug YIS,
I like your solution. TYFC. Getting back to work now.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Its a bit depressing story though well-written.. in a few lines, says so many things.
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Dear Latasun,
How can a story like this be anything but depressing.
Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Let the fear be vanished and such insane traditions banned.
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Amen, Satya. Thank you for coming by.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Funny that both you and I decided to go dark. Something about toadstools, I suppose.
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Dear J Hardy,
I’m not sure what it is about the picture. Seems like a lot of us went over to the dark side.
Thanks for commenting
Shalom,
Rochelle
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… and we thought it only happens in Africa and war torn middle east !
Its too painful Rochelle – God knows when will we evolve from dogs to humans.
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Dear Horus,
I wonder if we’ll make it. This whole situation is appalling. I couldn’t believe it when I found the YouTube video. I felt compelled to write about it.
Thank you for your comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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So many American women are clueless to the atrocities our sister’s bare.
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We are clueless, Dawn.
Thank you for commenting.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Keep writing. We need to get a clue!
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Rochelle… and I thought my story was a trifle on the dark side!
I think Flash fiction works exceptionally well with a touch of horror, murder, fear or despair – and you’ve outdone yourself with this one. The fact this is based on real and current events is what makes it truly a horror story.
KT
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Dear KT,
It’s hard to respond to your comment with anything other than ‘thank you.’
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Hi Rochelle, thanks for sharing this story with us, I had no idea about bride kidnaping, it’s savage and cruel! And the worst is the women there accept this kind of violence, it’s normal for them.
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Dear Elizabeth,
After watching videos an reading, I’m appalled at how many of these women end up submitting to the marriage and how many of their families accept it as normal. I had no idea either until I happened on the first YouTube video.
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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So sad that it had to end like that. But, having read the link, I suspect there wasn’t much else left for her.
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Dear Patrick,
Sabira’s story is one that’s based on two different women who felt they had no alternative. Sad and horrifying.
Thank you for your comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Wow, what a shocking ending. This is a disturbing story because it’s so true.I think I’d like to live in a world where the only bridenapping is the kind that was done in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers; the kind where everyone lives happily ever after.
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Dear Michael,
I’m all for happy endings. Just couldn’t find one here.
Thank you for reading and commenting.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Well that’s a jolly start to the morning! It’s difficult to even find words to fully express the disgust, sadness, horror that this type of practice (and there are so many more–female genital mutilation, beheadings, etc.) makes me feel…and the despair both of the victims and that I feel knowing it not only goes on but is sanctioned.
janet
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Dear Janet,
Sorry to have darkened your morning. It is a terrible practice. And as for the other things going on in the world…
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Really? That’s all I can say ’cause Sandra said it all. Thanks for opening our eyes. Alicia
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Dear Alicia,
I had to look twice, because your comment appears on my page before Sandra’s. 😉
This subject was an eye-opener for me as well. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Great story with an appalling background. Will women ever be equal?
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Dear Liz,
One has to wonder. When did women become property?
Thank you.
shalom,
Rochelle
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That really is an utterly appalling prospect. Another of your truly effective stories that brings isues forward into the public arena. I cannot begin to imagine how it must feel to have your future snatched from you in this way. Very well done.
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Dear Sandra,
I don’t even remember where I started this research trail, but I was on YouTube when I saw the wife kidnapping video and felt compelled to watch it. I was appalled. Sabira’s suicide is based on two different women who felt suicide was the only way out.
Thank you for taking time to read and leave such a lovely comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A powerful story with a lesson. There are so many parts of the world where women in particular are suffering from customs which are just wrong, as they play out today. It always bugs me when people are like live and let live, when sometimes it’s more like live and let die. 😦 Thanks for sharing this.
Anne
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Dear Anne,
As I’ve answered one commentor, there are cultures and then there are cultures. Some things are just wrong. This is such a cruel “tradition.” There are people in Kyrgyzstan who are trying to change things but it’s tough for them.
Thank you for your comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Awful tradition, powerful story. Kudos to you for bringing it out.
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Dear Karen,
It is an awful tradition.
Thank you for your kind words.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Oh, Rochelle, I don’t know what to say. Nothing wrong with the writing, of course. But it is heartbreaking that you had reason to write it…
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Dear Sonya,
To have evoked such emotion is high praise.
Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle,
I saw a documentary about bride stealing in Kyrgyzstan a few years ago and it made me sick. What a terrible tradition. You did a wonderful job telling it though.
-David
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Dear David,
I wonder if the documentary is what I watched on YouTube. Once I saw it I knew what I had to write. I usually know when a theme plants itself in my mind and refuses to leave.
Thank you for your wonderful comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What a horrible and disturbing tradition! Thanks for writing this excellent story to share the plight of these women. Let’s hope that Sabira’s fate is not the fate of many others in the future.
Peace,
Marie Gail
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Dear Marie Gail,
I was appalled at this tradition and even more appalled that the ‘bride’s’ family would support it. Sabira’s story is based on factual cases of two women who found suicide their only escape. There are officials in Kyrgyzstan who are working to change things but society in general isn’t on their side. We can but hope.
Thank you for your lovely words about my story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I agree with the other comments. Depressing. 😦
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Very depressing indeed, Joy. 😦
Just seeing this, somehow the comment went to spam.
shalom,
Rochelle
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I know, lot of my comments went to spam and I had 462 WordPress emails that all went to spam. I don’t know what was going on. Hopefully, it is fixed now.
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What a terrible tradition.. I must say this left me sad all the time since I read your story.. (but at least I could do historical fiction when you didn’t — we have to have historical fiction)…
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Dear Björn,
Every so often I have to veer off the beaten path of historical fiction. The muse led in another direction. It is a terrible tradition. Thank you for reading and commenting.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What is this world we live in? You so often manage to find its darkest corners and worst secrets, Rochelle – I don’t know what that says about you, but I always find the enlightenment fascinating, even when it’s grizzly. And you always make the truth so real and vivid with your stories and characterisation. This is why, as I said on your previous post, I look forward so much to reading your novels.
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Dear Jen,
My agent assures me that she doesn’t give up and will find a home for my novels.
There’s so much out there on the internet. The research excites me nearly as much as the writing. This bit of research was particularly horrifying for the author. It’s a story that begged to be written and I consented.
Thank you so much for your comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Oh that’s so sad. I wish she could’ve escaped. I’ve heard of this practice before. It’s an awful thing that eliminates choice and hope from a young woman’s life. That article you supplied is very informative. Thanks for a great story, and for keeping us in the know.
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Dear Eric,
It started with a documentary on YouTube, but it was too long to expect anyone to sit and watch as I did. I knew then what my story for this week had to be.
Thank you for a wonderful comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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This is a very powerful story, but my god…this tradition is absolutely horrific. Even if it was not violent, practices like this are disgraceful.
The last time I checked, this is definitely the 21st century? In a way though, I am not surprised.
As usual a brilliant story, and I am looking forward to reading more of your work in the future.
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Dear Francesca,
We think we live in enlightened times, don’t we? Seeing things like this make me wonder.
Thank you for your kind words.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Wow, I hadn’t heard about this. I can’t believe something like this is happening in this day and age, and is so widespread.
Your story was very powerful, with a shocking and unexpected end.
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Dear Ali,
Up until I found the video online, etc. I was as blissfully ignorant as anyone. Had to write about it.
Thank you for your comments and compliments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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We just do not understand how all cultures work. It seems abominable to us, but it happens every day.
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Dear Joe,
There are cultural differences and there are cultural differences. After watching the videos and doing more reading than the article I linked, it more than seems abominable. The fact that it happens every day…well…
Thank you for commenting.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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My parents’ marriage was arranged but it was consenual. Kidnapping for a bide is barbaric. You’ve caught the drama and emotions.
Lily
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Dear Lily,
I’m glad your parent’s arrangement was a happy one. 😉
Thank you for your kind comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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You always teach us new and unusual things.
This time barbaric things.
Not for nothing, but I was once abducted by a gaggle of geese…
what happened, you ask?
I told them I wouldn’t stick my neck out if I were you, and they threw me back.
Well, the whole thing wasn’t quite kosher if you ask me.
Randy
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Dear Randy,
Well this little known part of your history explains a lot. 😉 Perhaps there’s a story in it. But then, I’d never leave you hanging.
Thank you for such a nice comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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How horrible that this happens in our world today! If I was young, and this happened to me, I might consider doing the same thing if that is the only way to get out…Thanks for the story and sharing that this happens in our world… Be well Rochelle and shalom! ^..^
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Dear Barb,
I was appalled when I happened upon the video on YouTube. There’s so much going on in this world that I know little of.
Thank you for the read and the comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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and we claim that we have developed over the years, great story
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Dear IB,
We think we live in enlightened times, don’t we? I wonder.
Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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This would be shocking if it was fiction, but even more so to think this goes on in our so called ‘civilised world.’ Very well told.
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Dear Louise,
It’s shocking to me, too and appalling that it actually happens.
Thank you for the read and the comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Really powerful and so terrible that this is happening every day.
Claire
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Dear Claire,
It was one of those things, that once I found it, I couldn’t not write about it. Hope that made sense. 😉
Thank you for such a lovely comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A masterful piece of writing, telling a ghastly tale in matter of fact manner.
And tearing AnElephant’s heart apart.
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Dear Elephant,
To such a touching comment all I can say is ‘thank you.’
Shalom,
Rochelle
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And with barbed-wire. A pretty gruesome ‘escape.’ Way to call the real-life story to attention.
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Dear Adam,
Gruesome indeed. Thank you for the comments, they’re always appreciated.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Christ but that’s a powerful and evocative piece of fiction. Excellently written. The barbed wire really tops it off I think
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Dear Weltchy,
I can’t imagine that kind of life where you can be snatched away from your dreams at any given moment and then told you have to accept it. Such an emotional response to my story is gratifying to this writer.
Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I didn’t expect the barbed wire. 🙂
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Dear RBT,
My muse was in rare form on this one. 😉
Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Good story. The story and article shed light on a horrifying practice. Thank you for sharing this information.
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Dear Jan,
I received my an education myself on this one. As always, I’m happy to share.
Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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OK, OK…Miss Understood is now confused. Which photo EXACTLY are we suppose to be writing about: I thought it was the photo with the mushrooms but….
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It is the mushrooms.
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so…was your story about the kidnapped ‘bride’ related?
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Dear Karyn,
I’m actually glad you asked that question. You’ll note that the banner at the top of my post every week reads, “It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” A few in the group saw the mushrooms, Doug saw a constellation and Alicia saw hats. I, on the other hand, ignored the mushrooms completely and went for the wall, which I wrote as part of the barn.
I usually start with a word or “history of” on my research trail. This is where the trail led me this week.
I hope this clarifies it for you. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Juliet,
I like our custom better–Sadie Hawkins Day. Although, I never was fast afoot. Connie must have had poor eyesight, for she was certainly capable of a better catch.
– Wilford Shakesheare
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Dear Wilford,
I wonder what Connie would say. She seems to have a certain affection for you, if not a fantastic sense of humor.
Thanks for happening by, my friend in tights.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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sadly, this story is still true in other parts of the world where women are treated as property.
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Dear Plaridel,
You’ll note this isn’t billed as historical fiction. 😉 It’s as current as this morning’s headlines.
Thank you for commenting.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A barbed-wire noose? That would end things in a hurry. Ouch! Going back to “learn more.”
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Dear Patti,
It would hurt…but on the other hand, not for long.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Disturbing. Thank you for the eye opener.
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Dear Tracey,
I’m always happy to pass on disturbing information as I learn of it.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Hope no one has to suffer this terrible fate…
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Dear Anita,
Alas, many have suffered this fate.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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This was very poignant and powerful. It is sad women are treated in this fashion and sad that she doesn’t have the support of her family so she has chosen to be the one to break the chain that has held all the women before her. Sad that she couldn’t do it in a less final way. Very well done.
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Dear Irene,
Yes to all of the above. The saddest part to me is the acceptance of the family. My story is based on the suicides of two young women who felt they had no other options.
Thank you for your lovely comments and compliments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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So sad, and still happening.
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Very sad because it’s still happening.
Thank you for coming by, Hilary.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Wow. How horrible. Wonderfully written, but so terrible to realize that somewhere in the world, this fiction is someone’s reality.
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Dear Tiffany,
I agree…it is horrible. Hard to believe what goes on, isn’t it?
Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A story of our times – sadly.
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And you thought you were living in enlightened times, eh, Keith?
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אין תגובה
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אני מבינה. תודה רבה. ;).
שלומ,
רחל
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What a horrific story. Very well written, Rochelle. I read the article, and I found it so strange how the families accept it. Then to learn that it’s tradition, but that it used to be different where a woman was expecting the kidnapping and that is was consensual. I still find the whole kidnapping thing, consensual or not, very strange. This is tragic. In some parts of the world, not much has changed for women at all.
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Dear Amy,
The actual inspiration for my story came from a YouTube video that started with the stories of two different young women who found suicide as their only escape. However it’s really too long to post and expect anyone to watch it.
It is sad that it’s a reality in other parts of the world. When did women become less valuable than men? I don’t get it.
Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Sad, sad story. And a beautiful light touch.
With International Women’s Day this weekend it is salutary to reflect that whilst gains are made in some places, some lives other women suffer.
And the college student of your story – her education is seen as a threat. What strange times we live in.
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Dear MJL,
I didn’t realize when I wrote this it was International Women’s Day. A case of right place, right time. 😉 I do not understand why women are treated this way. When did we become servants and property to less than intelligent men?
Thank you for such lovely comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Your story is very well written, of course. Everything else is heartbreak. Hundreds of girls kidnapped and enslaved/forced to marry in Africa… Female genital mutilation… Indian women and tourists raped and killed, and the media give the murderers screen-time to blame the victims… Kidnapping of girls and force-marrying them as in your story–and then there are the pampered Western girls who prattle about how feminism isn’t necessary any more, because, what more could women want, don’t they have everything now? Ack… sorry for the rant.
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Dear Gah,
No apology necessary. Your rant is valid. I don’t know how women became property and non-humans.
Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I had heard of such things, but thought the world had evolved past it.
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Dear Alice,
I wonder if it’s possible for human nature to evolve. History and current events don’t to much to support that theory, does it?
Thank you for coming by.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Wow – Didn’t see that coming! What an awful tradition. Some things are meant to end. Let’s hope this is one.
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Dear Erin,
I saw the mushrooms but just couldn’t get into them. 😉 Your picture certainly inspired some diverse stories this week, didn’t it?
This is definitely not a tradition you’ll hear anyone singing about.
Thank you for coming by.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Frighteningly real. Sadly, my niece was one of those one year ago October. I haven’t been participating in the stories lately, but I hope it’s okay for me to read and comment.
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Dear Joy,
Your niece was a kidnapped bride?
Your comments are always welcome and appreciated. Posting a story is never a prerequisite.
Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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No, sorry, I didn’t mean to leave that impression. She hung herself October 2013. It was a very sad time for our family.
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Oh Joy, I’m so sorry to hear that.
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Yes, it is truly sad and it happens much too often. Thank you Rochelle and thank you for letting me know it is okay to read and comment on the stories.
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this planet is fraught with atrocities, most commonly against women, children and those of the minority. all of these crimes have a single denominator: men. perhaps if we have a Hunger Games for men, they would behave civilly. good story Rochelle.
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Dear CR,
What is it with men anyway? I’m truly appalled by the barbarism.
Thank you for reading and commenting.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I was intrigued from start to finish. Thanks for a great read
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Dear Datondra,
Thank you for reading and stopping to leave such a nice comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A very touching story. For me it was insightful. 100 words was more than adequate to send the message to the world. Keep going
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Dear Suman Deb Ray,
Thank you so much for coming by, reading and commenting. As long as my mind and fingers hold out I’ll keep writing.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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So sad. How tragic that such things are still part of our world. Powerfully told. Poor Sabira.
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Dear Margaret,
It is indeed sad…horrifying…appalling…etc etc. Thank you for coming by and commenting.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Barbed wire noose… If she survives that she’ll need more than a tetanus shot. Very barbaric custom
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Dear Penshift,
Somehow I don’t think she’ll survive it..mercifully. Barbaric custom indeed.
Thank you for reading and commenting.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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The succinctness makes this even more powerful. Exposure is what replaces the dark with light. Well done.
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Dear Jorbi,
It would be nice to think that my little flash in some way exposes this darkness. For now, it’s a bit of fiction with a lot of fact behind it.
Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Oh, how I wanted the noose to be for the others!
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Dear Roger,
I agree. 😉
Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A great many wonderful comments that have expressed my feelings too. What can I add to mine that could express how I feel about your story. Sad … horrifying … evil …. desperation … well, I’d much rather focus on how BRILLIANT your writing is.
I’m learning a great deal about the craft of writing from participating. Thank you for hosting and teaching me. : )
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Dear Isadora,
We learn by doing. I’m pleased that you’re participating and learning. The greatest for me in writing flash fiction is learning how to conserve words. Which ones are necessary and which ones are needless window dressing?
The fact that this story has evoked strong emotion and people are seeing the story and not the writing is a high compliment.
Thank you for commenting on both. .
Shalom,
Rochelle
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My biggest writing issue has always been too many words. I find that with the challenge I’m choosing them carefully. I’m not getting the creative part in but, I think, eventually I’ll be able to put it all together. Thank you for responding to my comment here and on my blog. It’s sincerely appreciated. : )
Isadora
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What a sad and horrifying tradition. You wrote it very well. Such things in one form or other still part of the world and no one is able to cure them Really horrifying.
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Dear Indira,
The most horrifying part of it to me is that the ‘bride’s’ family sees this practice as normal. I can’t imagine being kidnapped, forced into a marriage and told by my own mother I have to stay. And that’s based on fact, not my warped imagination. 😦
Thank you coming by with your sweet comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Unfortunately when a tradition becomes distorted and supports the destruction of women’s rights and freedoms, it needs to be stopped. Powerful story as well as the links given here.
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Dear Subroto,
You’ll get no argument from me. I’ll never understand why women, in some cultures, are considered less than human.
Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Wow! Another good story, with a compelling back story, Rochelle. I had never heard of this, and feel sick knowing it’s happening in the world. Truly appalling! The barbed wire noose is a graphic and powerful way of driving this barbaric story home. Wow.
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Dear Dawn,
I hadn’t heard of it either until I started the research. We really are fortunate in our world, aren’t we?
Thank you for your kind and encouraging words, here and in playing PM tag.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I pressed the ‘like’ button, while feeling sick and dismayed. Not at your story, but at its back story. I had not heard of this ‘tradition’. On top of all the recent horrific news of abuses to women … Is the world getting more violent and obscene, or am I just growing up to ‘reality’, I wonder.
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Dear Ann
I understand and agree with your comments. When did it become okay to treat women like this? I’m equally sickened and appalled.
Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Hi Rochell I’m late as usual. It take too much time for me to interpretate a photo still I would like to hear your views on- https://amaltaas.wordpress.com/2015/03/11/6193.
Shalom.
Indira.
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Tradition, there’s good and there’s bad. I despised the bad including this one. This is the first time I heard about this kind of tradition. So disturbing. You wrote it so well though!
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