I would rename The Color Purple something along the lines of Celie's Story.
Dear Abby,
I have this friend who was raped by her father as she was growing up. She bore two children and wasn't allowed to keep either of them. She was then given away and made to marry a man who didn't love her and forced to raise his children. Her life is in shambles and I just want her to be happy and not have to hurt anymore. What can I do for her?
- Shug
Dear Shug,
I am sorry about what happened to your friend. No one really can expect things to happen. Your friend sounds like a very strong woman for withstanding all the torment over the years. I am assuming that life wasn't as bad once she was forced to marry that man. It must've been tough for her having to raise children who weren't hers, when she wasn't allowed to raise her own. All I can tell you is to be a good friend. Let her know she is loved and appreciated. Try and get her nice things. Maybe even help her run away and start a new life where she can be in charge.
- Abby
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