![]() ![]() ![]() Living in a Japanese military recreation camp, she is used as a prostitute for the duration of the war. She's too young to resist or even comprehend what's about to happen to her. When she's just a child, she's sold into slavery to the Japanese by her older sister. AbuseĪkiko's life has been one long train of abuse to which she never was given a choice. She finds comfort in her work, believing that all of her suffering has purchased for her a greater understanding and connection to the spirit world. In fact she works as a psychic/medium at a local cafe, performing seances and trances for people. They bring her peace and a sense of meaning. ![]() ![]() In order to cope with her trauma she often retreats into her spiritualist practices. Akiko found it impossible to be intimate and vulnerable after her time in the camp, having long ago abandoned her sense of personal identity and value. As Beccah recalls, she has often resented her mom for being emotionally unavailable during her childhood. Written by people who wish to remain anonymousĪkiko has experienced so much trauma in her life that it's a miracle she can still function. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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