本文发表在 rolia.net 枫下论坛"The family came to the centre because they were fleeing abuse — physical abuse, emotional abuse, financial abuse," Roach told CBC Radio's Metro Morning on Wednesday.
Roach said Zahra married her husband in the late 1990s, after coming to Canada alone and without any "support systems."
"He owned her. He claimed her. He controlled her income. He abused her in so many different ways."
Zahra, who worked as a nurse with Toronto public health, attempted to gain custody of her sons while she was staying at the facility. That effort eventually failed, and she was forced to seek out a new place to live on the private market because she did not qualify for affordable housing because of her income.
Roach said she thinks Zahra went back to her home with her husband because she didn't earn enough to afford a place on the private market, but also did not qualify for social assistance.
"She was in a trap. So many women are in a trap. If they are working, they don't get the support," Roach said.
The mother and her boys were mourned by the community at a candlelight vigil in Thorncliffe Park Tuesday night. Roach said she has intimate memories of the family.更多精彩文章及讨论，请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net