COME CRY WITH ME
A fictional story but true in every aspect of its possibilities where the writer is based in Tanzania.
Come cry with me.
We could have a crying chain around the world, individuals who feel shock, horror and a sense of hopelessness that such things can and do happen.
Another dose of my fictionalising of the facts I find so hard to accept
HIV AND LITTLE ANNA
“Parents very poor, she not do well at school, she HIV positive and problem with skin. Legs have rash, very bad, she no run or walk far. Very bad, parents no send her to school anymore. No money. We should help.” The Mama’s broken English somehow emphasised the pitiful plight of the small, sad child sucking on the sleeve of her sweater and twisting side to side nervously as she watched the other kids play.
The January enrolment programme at Good Hope was underway. Good Hope provides a place for kids to be when they are no longer accepted into…
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Thanks as always Adele. One of the more heartbreaking aspects of life here and this one has been tough to handle emotionally. Your support means a lot my friend xxx