You know, I have read several similar letters from Saudi women, all claiming to love wearing the abaya and having lots of freedom and fun. Somehow that just doesn't ring true. Maybe they do enjoy having Uncle Ahmed drive them to the mall wearing a hefty bag garment, so they can pick out a new one. Maybe they enjoy sitting in the womens' section of the falafel court, whispering about guys in white sheets walking by. Better not let Uncle Ahmed hear that, or he'll tell your husband, and you know what that means.
I've also read letters from American women who married Saudi men, moved to SA and entered a life of hell. Others that escaped had to leave their children behind to be raised as Muslims, as children are the property of the man. So this writer thinks her country will someday rise to shine above all others? Riiight.
It's always lots of fun until someone gets stoned.
You get the impression they’re writing this tripe at the point of a sword.
You get the impression they’re writing this tripe at the point of a sword.