The lives of these women are shattered. Only their husbands know. Their children still do not. One can only hope that through their courage to share their stories with outsiders, they may at some point dare to speak openly. Until then, a lot has to change in this country for women to rise.
Don’t lie to yourself. There’s an entire world of people waiting to lie to you. Don’t do their job for them. Be your own voice of reason. Be your own truth. Listen to your truth. It’s there, waiting. It won’t go away, but it will get frustrated.