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Incest, abortion and domestic abuse: The Story of Shida Shamalla

Finally, she came through after letting her know I was considering publishing the story. " I have talked to my father about this issue, and he has said if you use my name even my first name in any articles you publish, then he shall take action... You shall hear from his lawyer." I thanked her for giving me the first line of the story.

Shida was a bright student in medical school, innocently hidden behind the Hijab. But that's all about her innocence. She had qualified as the top student in her final year in medical school and become a doctor.

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