Dear Sally, it’s Esperanza again. I’m just writing you to see how you’re doing. I know it’s tough living with a family like yours with all the strict religious rules and everything Just stay strong, I know you can make it through it. I couldn’t imagine what my life would be like if I had to live under the same circumstances, never being able to go out, to dance, to be a normal child like all the other children. Do you remember the other day when I asked you if you ever just wanted to run away? I think that you should really consider it. I saw you at school today all black and blue, most likely from your mean old father beating you helpless. A nice girl like yourself doesn’t deserve to endure the punishment you receive. It’s unfair that you have to stay with a family like that, like one who doesn’t love you. I wish you could stay with us for a while, have a sleep over or something like that. It would be good for you to finally get out of that miserable household and I’d love to have somebody to hang out with and do girl things. I guess that is just a dream for both of us, one that could never come true, not with a father like yours. Anyways, I hope you took everything I said to heart and make sure to never give up hope! One day you will be free from such abuse and finally be able to live the life you deserve! Love, your friend, Esperanza.