Contending with the trauma of child abuse

Gaone, a 42-year-old woman is a victim of child abuse. From her late infancy into her childhood, she was a larger than life bubbly character. Always oozing with life. Warmhearted, helpful and refreshing to have around. Blessed with the knack to effortlessly engage people of different ages in various subjects.

Endowed with enthusiasm and overweening ambition. There was so much hope for this dynamic ball of fire! She would often tell adults who cared to ask that she aspired to be an oncologist. Not that she understood what that meant. Her aunt happened to be one and the bright-eyed precocious go-getter was keen to faithfully follow in her aunt’s footsteps.