Sex worker’s plight
IT was heartbreaking to go through the above article in of 30/01 where a 14-year-old girl had to endure the dim lights of the street alleys to make ends meet.
Mary, not her real name, was illtreated by her mother who was more concerned about the welfare of her partners. Mary left home to fend for herself.
She went through the stigma of being a sex worker. Ridiculed by those who used her and others, brutality and hatred had degraded Mary.
Rather than showering her with some love by offering her a decent home, a decent job and decent people around her, Mary had no option but to adhere to the harsh reality of being a sex worker.
After 10 years in the profession, people gave her confidence to fight back. What else could Mary do to defend herself? And yet she told her friends she opted for a decent job.
Similarly, two young boys who earned a living on the streets of Suva shared similar sentiments lately with their mothers’ de facto relationship.
Similar circumstances have left many unfortunate children on the streets they now know as home.
These children are branded with stigma as well, however, how many of us can understand them.
My only advice to all mothers is to prioritise nurturing their children until they are mature enough to lead successful lives. Without de-facto relationship or partners, all mothers could raise their children with love and care. After all, a mother’s love is unconditional and unquestionable.
Lead by examples so children could be leaders for future generations.
SARITA LAL Lautoka