FREE VI – From Abuse, Arranged Marriage, and Sharia Law!
Through my time as both a member and an admin on Atheist, I came to know a remarkable and charming girl who found herself in a very difficult situation. As a result many members of the Atheist/SupportAtheism community and Vi’s friends have banded together to help her.
Here is Vi’s story in her words-
I‘m having a hard time living where I live. My plan was to be patient and wait for the right time to get out. But I can’t take all this anymore. I’m living in fear. At the risk of my family finding out who I really am and what I believe in. I can’t hide myself forever and I’m sick of lying to everyone and pretending to be someone I’m not.
I’ve been abused emotionally and physically by my Muslim family and people in this country. They look at me in a very degrading way and treat me as an object. I’ve been molested by my cousin and my uncle at a young age and when I told my parents they didn’t believe me. They still force me to kiss them hello when they come over.
They forced me to wear the Islamic scarf when I was 9. At 15, they tried to marry me off to the cousin that molested me..I refused and kept saying no until they backed off. And when I became 17 they wanted to give me as a gift to a 34 year old divorced guy who helped them with their financial problems. I refused again and was horrified at the idea of getting married to him.
The main problem is that a few weeks ago I was hanging out with a friend. He gave me a drink and told me it wasn’t strong, but when I drank it, I felt like I was half dead. I couldn’t see/hear clearly. He took advantage of the situation and when I woke up the next morning it was all a big shock to me. I couldn’t believe that I lost my virginity and I’m still scared that I might get pregnant because of this.
My parents are still trying to marry me off, and If I keep saying no they might suspect something and send me for a check up..If they find out I’m not a virgin they WILL kill me.
I’ve been an Atheist for 2 years. Not to believe in God in an Islamic country is suicide! If anyone ever found out I’m an Atheist I’ll be killed by the law. This only applies for Arabic Muslims. If a European who was already an Atheist moved in to this country they won’t harm him. I finished high school a year ago.
I wanted to be a journalist but my parents refused to pay for my education (this is because I refused to marry the 34 y o guy) and now I’m taking some courses in Secretary and Computer (ICDL). My parents were never supportive of my dreams and ambitions. They believe a girl should only marry and raise kids . She can’t have dreams or be independent! I have so many dreams I want to achieve and I really wanna make a change but as long as I’m here things will only get worse for me. I need to get out of as fast as I can. I need to start LIVING.
All who donate will receive updates and confirmation of all purchases made with these funds. When donating, you have the full right to know and have all funds accounted for. After a donation, you will receive an e-mail with this agreement from my personal E-mail account to serve as a record of this expectation. The primary purpose for these donations will be visa and document fees and airfare. These will contribute to Vi’s safety. Any excess will help with legal fees, clothing this person will not have for colder climates, and residency.
For a reflection on how I came to verify Vi’s story and trust her - click here.
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really liked the post that you have written actually. it just is not that easy to find even remotely good stuff toactually read (you know READ! and not simply browsing through it like some uniterested and flesh eating zombie before going to yet another post to just ignore), so cheers mate for not wasting any of my time! :)
Candidly , I’d say that irreligion is pretty much the one action towards vitality.
i wish there was more we all can do./.pray and pray i hope we can all get together and do something there is help and answers along the way
just wanted to say that i’ve spoken with Vi many times and she is a wonderfully amazing and strong woman. she touched my heart and has a kindness i don’t see from many people right here in America. she has restricted freedoms, yet big dreams. she has a will to make it through that i don’t see in many. she has inspired me in many ways. as well as the outpouring of help and kindness from others. i am unable to donate at this time, but i intend to help in whatever ways that i can. even if only in emotional support. for those skeptics, please understand the nature and danger in this situation and know that certain things can not be said or released on here in case this is ever found out before she gets out of where she is. there is more information there, those who are deeply involved know it and are speaking up for her in telling you that all this rings true. i hope that you can all find it in your hearts to at least lend some emotional support. even though what she is leaving is a terrible place with terrible people that don’t care about her, it IS all she knows. so even just saying good luck will help out. thanks. much love Vi! :)
I would like to thank everyone for helping with this brilliant cause. To the people behind the scenes making this happen, for the hours of effort that have gone into making this happen. And a special thanks to the generosity of the people who have, and intend to donate.
I have known Vi for around 3 months and she is a lovely young lady. She truly deserves more from life. No-one should have to put up with the abuse mentioned. I know all about this due to extensive research even before I met Vi. I am honoured to know such a great bunch of caring people. We can do this. Much love
I have known Vi for well over 6 months now and there is nothing at all over that period that has indicated any kind of scam whatsoever! If I had the ability to get something organised with immigration to Australia (it is very difficult in the current political climate) then I would have arranged to get her here. I had intended to open my home to her, too!!!!
Please donate to help our atheist friend exscape this barbaric life!
I have spoke with Vi and this is not a scam! I told her I am a Grandfather. She never knew love like my bown Grandchildren do. She never had a Grandpa, and asked if she could call me Grandpa. I told her it would be an honor dear Ganddaughter! And, she calls me Grandpa now. She probably doesn’t know it, but I have wept over her. She has a charming and magnetic personality that pulls on this Grandpa’s heartstrings! She’s been treated like an object her whole life and is scared to leasve for fear her father will somehow find her. If she does get away and makes it somewhere where people live independently and where women are allowed to make their own choices, she fears she will become overly excessive and has said someone will have to keep an eye on her. She is a beautiful person inside and out, and if you are reading this Vi, I’m proud of you and honored to call you Granddaughter! Hugs and kisses sweet child.
Alright. Any of you who think this is a scam… stop it. I know her, she’s like a cousin to me. She’s going through hell, and needs to get out! If I had a job, I would donate. All I can do is talk to her and try to keep her in good spirits. To further show this is a good cause… I’m actually a Christian, and I’m promoting a cause that was started by atheists! It’s not about religion, it’s about right and wrong.
Hey all….. I am an ex-muslim Atheist….. i know its very hard to live a life which she is living…… but i am male and can atleast however survive with it….. but she cant survive as far as i know muslim families….. pelase help her as much as you can…..
She’s my friend!
Yes, I can. I live in the US and I have mutual friends with her friends. The story is real. She is real. We cannot give out sources or her location because her life is at great risk. You will have to look in your heart and trust it is true. She’s in real danger and we have to get her out! Think what you may, but I will never turn my back on her!
I’m not saying this is fake, because I have e reason to think it is. However, I do not have any reason to believe is not a scam either as there are no sources, no indication where the donation goes, no organization to help her. Who (the person with the e-mail)? if he is legit, has HE figured all of this out? If so, it needs to be all over this page. I googled “free Vi” and “vi Islamic atheist’ and haven’t come up with anything yet. Without any of those sources, there is no way I could donate. It really reeks of a scam without any sources, and reads very much like one of those emails.
So, could someone research this and have the resulting confirming evidence placed on this page? Otherwise, I think this could be a scam.
PS: I just realized “Atheist” is Kramer. :) However, Kramer, did this “Vi” simply write on a wall and give you an address? Are there any other people in her area or a larger robust organization that actualyl has confirmed this story?
Hi Joe,
You are justified in being skeptical and asking questions – This is a community for the skeptical after all. The truth is it is this community and this organization that is helping her out. If we fail her, she only has two other options –1. try to go to the local chapter of the UNHCR and claim refugee status – they aren’t known for being very effective. 2. She is forced into marrying her cousin- and upon discovering she is not a virgin – her family will at worst kill her – and at best shun her and abandon her.
I am just a person – a teacher, who also helped start this organization that I have hopes can use the power of community to educate and support atheist causes and most of all bring us as a community together to protect and support fellow atheists from the dangers of religion – in this case islam.
If this is a scam- it is an elaborate one. Vi has been a member of Atheist for a long time – I and many others have know her on there for many months to years. As we have come together on this issue, all of those communications she has had with us separately over the years has corroborated with eachother. I have been asking her to send me pics of the documents as she is getting them as well as herself and her family – so that I can both have facts and understand her position. I have received all I have asked for. At some point I am extending, a lot of trust because I am expending a lot of time effort, some money, and lots of emotion and anxiety.
For you, donating 10 or 20 bucks or sharing this story and link would require you to extend a lot less trust – but you still have to do it — so yes this is an atheist asking you to have a bit of faith in this community and in fellow atheists.
My heart reaches out to you, for so many parts of your story are my story! It is an absolute fight to remove yourself from such a nightmare and I wish you luck. I wish I could help financially but at this time it is just not possible. Don’t ever give up on your dreams and education. We are allotted this one life and it will be what we make of it, either through the choices we make or the perceptions we carry!
You have a lifetime of parental love and understanding owed to you! I’m a Grandpa who loves his children and grandchildren. I love them with all my heart and have supported their every dream. They love me too, that’s what makes us a family. I love your ambition to succede! I wish I could help you. I would adopt you into my family in a heartbeat! Your story has moved me. I feel anger toward those who have abused you. You deserve more happiness in life.
I wish I could help you. Stay strong and keep your dreams alive.
Great sire , good job!
Down with Islam!
Four millions cheers to Anthony Pickham for his amazing compassion, advocacy, and sizeable donation