Rape in the Congo

[ailbhe]

My radio plays in the early mornings when I'm waking up; this morning I lay in bed feeding Emer and listening to this story, which is about as upsetting as it gets, really.

It pops into my head a lot.

Comments

[glitzfrau.livejournal.com]

Yes. Me too.

Her story is possibly the saddest thing I have ever heard. I'm not sure I know how to live with it.

[hfnuala.livejournal.com]

Us too. And I was uncomfortable with the interview. and suspect it was more than just discomfort with the subject matter.

[ailbhe]

I didn't like the seeking her out part, I think. Either help her or leave her alone, you know? If anyone could help her in any meaningful way, which I doubt.

I'd have been less uncomfortable if it had been a female interviewer, too.

[glitzfrau.livejournal.com]

God, I was assuming they had paid her for the interview. Surely that would be the only ethically acceptable thing to do?

[ailbhe]

They didn't pay her enough for a decent house and school for her daughter, for sure. Nor did they get her a safe place to live. Perhaps they helped towards the rent, since her church aid is about to run out?

[micheinnz.livejournal.com]

Oh Jesus.

How can people DO these things to each other?