Save Me, Save Us
- Kiran
- Jun 23, 2020
- 2 min read
*Trigger Warning: This art blog is a depiction of a realistic fiction story that is closely related to human rights and prevalent social issues; this post in particular is related to sexual assault/rape. As such, the created artwork may have been exaggerated with blood, fake wounds, words, and drawings which may be triggering to some individuals, in addition to certain triggering events in the narrative. Please feel free to click away from this blog post if you think that this may be a trigger for you. Remember, your mental health comes first.
Artwork by Manesh. Feel free to interpret this painting based on your own individual perspective.
This painting was created based on the unfortunate 2019 Hyderabad gang rape incident.
Save me. Save us. While my body was being ravaged by those demons, there were silent screams of my long gone sisters. Little Asifa was there. Nirbhaya was there. Priyanka was there. And so was Roja. Those screams could only be heard by my heart, but my mortal screams could not be heard by anyone. I’m bleeding terribly and my naked body, which was only seen by my parents during my birth, is bruised beyond recognition and exposed to these sex-deprived monsters. I wonder.. I wonder where did my motherland go wrong in protecting it’s daughters. I wonder why the protectors of my nation, the politicians, are still keeping quiet though thousands of my sisters have been sent to the immortal realm in the yesteryears. And I wonder how could these men, whom I’ve always considered as my brothers, be so inhumane to me when I’ve meant no harm to them. Here I am, waiting for further harm while they hide their horrendous sins. I’m tired. I’m trembling. I could not fight this alone. I’m scared. Save me. Save us.
REMINDER: This story is a realistic fictional narrative, however certain elements and the context in which the story takes place is based on true factual information and inspiration drawn from the headlines.
1. If you would like to know more about the recent Hyderabad incident, click on the link below:
2. If you would like to know more about sexual assault and what to do if you encounter an individual who has gone through this experience, be it yourself or others, click on the link below:
3. If you are based in Malaysia and require help, contact:
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