Pages from the diary of small town girl

Despite numerous advancements and achievements across the world, the issue of

women rights, equality, and safety continue to remain an unsolved issue. While

women status varies widely across the globe, one common thread (among many

others) that links women together is the issue of sexual abuse. This is a reality that

exists in almost every nation, whether developed, developing, or underdeveloped. It

also transcends religious boundaries. The other startling reality is that most women

do not report sexual abuse due to various reasons and society at large tends to also

pass judgments on women who speak up. The issue of sexual abuse is more

complicated in our Indian society due largely due to the stigma attached to

discussing sexual topics with our children or with other family members. Most often,

the perpetrators of sexual abuse are either part of the extended family, friends, or

acquaintances. This book aims to tackle these issues directly by sharing the author

personal experiences and showcases the grit shown by her in overcoming trauma.