Note to readers: this blog contains an account of sexual violence Growing up, I always wanted to study hard and become a doctor. However, my dream was shattered at the early age of sixteen, when a very good friend of mine, Immy, decided to sell me out to an older married man for a few shillings. I was on my way from school when this man, who was our neighbour asked me to escort him to Immy’s place. I led the way to Immy’s place without suspecting anything as it is an offence in my community to disobey elders; plus, he was a married man and our neighbour. I trusted him without suspecting a...