Mariya moved in with a friend from college, Sarah, who welcomed her with open arms. Sarah had noticed the changes in Mariya over the years but hadn’t known how to help. When Mariya finally opened up about everything she had been through, Sarah was heartbroken but relieved that her friend had finally escaped.The next few months were a time of healing for Mariya. She started seeing a therapist, who helped her process the trauma she had endured and rebuild her shattered self-esteem. It was a long and painful journey, but Mariya was determined to reclaim her life.She cut all contact with Adeel, changed her phone number, and even moved to a different city to start fresh. Mariya knew that she had to distance herself from him completely if she was ever going to heal. But the scars ran deep, and there were days when the memories of the abuse haunted her, making her question her worth and her ability to ever find happiness again.
