UNITED STATES
The Lily
Samira Sadeque
December 19, 2017
Editor’s note: This story contains sensitive stories about childhood sexual abuse. Some of the women who came forward in this story could face negative repercussions within their communities for sharing their experiences. The Lily has chosen to protect their identities by not using their real or full names.
Bina really believed Samiha was going to come home that night.
It was a cold Wednesday evening in November 2016. Bina* had just gotten off the phone with her 23-year-old cousin, Samiha Khan, who assured her that she was on her way home.
“I told her what I always tell her when she’s upset,” Bina said. “You live in a house full of people who love you, and we’re waiting for you. So, come home.”
She was still suspicious. She had offered to call Samiha an Uber, but Samiha insisted she would take the subway.
Instead, she threw herself in front of one.
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