I understand that the mother has no choice but to leave for a while. There were times in my marriage when I wanted to run away with my kids, but I know that would only lead to problems. When I was with my husband I was the happiest person in the world and I thought that all my horrible experiences from the past would disappear as if they had never happened. When I found out I was pregnant I was so excited and couldn't wait to share my news with everyone. My husband was also happy and told his mother and she got angry, so my husband couldn't enjoy the happiness as he should. As soon as I was six months pregnant my husband's mother convinced him to leave me and so he did. I was going through a very difficult time, I cried all day until one day I couldn't help it and I sent him a letter begging him to come back with me. This is where I can relate to the mother “I couldn't stand the stares and whispers of the women down at the market. The loneliness of being without him. (12) I felt alone too,