The husband said that if this was the only way she can be healed of being crazy, then he would agree to do it. When Marya found out what they wanted to do with her, she began praying with a lady from the group of Christian believers that God would provide a way for her to escape.

One morning when the imam went for prayers at the mosque, Marya and her children fled to the bus station where the Christian sister was waiting for her. They escaped to the center the missionaries prepared for them where they are protected and discipled along with other women and children with similar stories.

The husband is looking for them and has no idea that she and the children have received help from other believers.

The women from the home asked me to thank Christian Aid donors for their generous and loving help without which there would be no place of protection.

Monthly support is needed, and several of the women would like vocational training so they can support their families and help others who are suffering persecution. Most would also like to have literacy classes so they can read the Bible.