Linda’s story of violence, cruelty, and exploitation, spans more than 20 years. It started in the country where she was born, when she was a young teacher. Linda uncovered some vile corruption and abuse of young people and women that was affecting the school children she worked with as well as her close family. She joined a women’s action group to try and stop the abuse, but the corruption was widespread and the criminals they thought were powerful. A large number of people involved lost their lives. Linda was repeatedly attacked and tortured, and she and her family received death threats. In an effort to protect her family and not be silenced, Linda went on the run.