Icha: (nodding)
Ingrid: Ivy and I are both John’s wife. Ivy has been going through a tough depression phase for quite a long time. She keeps everything to herself.
Icha: WHAT? Are you kidding me? Don’t make my heart jump out of my body!
Joanne: Well, sorry for not telling you the truth. Yvonne and I were falling on a same guy, John. But then, John married Yvonne, while I decided to leave him. But it turns out that John proposed to me. Before our marriage, he was totally nice to me and promised me a perfect marriage.
Ingrid: He said the exact same to me! I never thought that he’s such a bullshit guy!
Icha: AND, I never thought that both of you fell in love with the same guy! WOW! It’s too much for me. Just give me a break guys! I’m really shocked!
So now, tell me what EXACTLY happen within both of your marriages!
Ingrid: As you know, I came from a low income family and John first fell in love with me because I fully supported him through his ups and downs. I thought that economic status will not make us fall apart, but I then realized because of this, he treats me unfairly. I can’t even express my opinion to him because he just doesn’t listen! I have no right to do anything in that house, he even controls my daily activites.
Icha: I’m so sorry to hear that. I’m here to support both of you. Just express what you feel right now. Same with you, Ivy.
Joanne: yeah, at first I did not expect to marry my best friend’s husband. But love is blind, sometimes it doesn’t require logical thinking. So I agreed to have this marriage, since I wanted to help his financial problem and gave birth to a handsome boy for him. But I never thought in a million years that he will fool me! After he has power over my family assets, he’s acting like a jerk! He won’t even let me go out and interact with other friends. That’s why you don’t know what’s going on.
Icha: Sorry to hear that, I never thought that he’s that kind of person. I’m impress that both of you can stay alongside him in this situation. If it was me, I would definitely divorce him. Why don’t you guys file for a divorce?
Ingrid: you think I don’t want to divorce, huh? Of course I want one, I’m absolutely disappointed with him. But he threatened me, telling me that if I still decide to divorce, he will never let me see my precious daughter, Casey, again. Of course, as a mother, I am not that strong to be separated from her.
Icha: Damn, I understand how you feel. Tissue? It must be very hard for you. Stay strong. There’s always a solution for every problem.
Joanne: Hope so. I just don’t understand why both of us have no right to live our own lives. Ever since we were married, he won’t let me do anything I want…
Icha: Could you give a more specific example on how he treated you, by means where you have no right in that family? I’m trying to help both of you guys.
Ingrid: Just like when I wanted educate my daughter about manner, he just said that I have no ability as a mother to teach her how to differentiate what is right or wrong. It seems that he underestimated a women’s capability in every area. He always thinks that MEN are higher than WOMEN. To tell you the truth, I’m afraid that our conflicts will affect my daughter.
Icha: In my opinion, I really think that you should solve this problem as soon as possible. It’s not only for your own good, but it’s for the sake of your daughter’s future.
Ingrid: I know, I’m trying to find the best solution as soon as possible.
Icha: how about you Ivy? Does he treat you the same like Yvonne?
Joanne: Ya, he doesn’t let me hang out with my friends. Like right now, I have to sneak out of the house. If he finds out, he won’t even let me talk on the phone. He’s afraid that I’ll take back my assets and waste all the money.
Icha: Guys, with your problem right now, it’s really hard for me because things are getting worse and complicated.
Joanne: What do you mean? You have to help us! I’m so scared. I need my right! I’ve had enough with John!
Ingrid: Calm down Vy!
Joanne: How can I calm down? I don’t want to live with him for the rest of my life!!! Imagine being locked in the house for the whole day?! Can you imagine? I have to go out from that place and bring my dear Bryan! He’s the only reason I keep on going. I can’t stand it anymore. Enough is enough!!! I need to go to the rest room. Need a break guys.
Joanne goes to the toilet
Icha: Yvonne, I’m shocked!
Ingrid: shock?
Icha: ya, shock. I never imagined what she has been gone through. THAT ASSHOLE JOHN! It’s such a shame that a girl as sweet and calm would suffer like that! (sigh) such a pity…
Ingrid: I feel sorry for her.. But, what can I do? I’m in the same position. John will kill me if I help Ivy out from the house! And he will threaten me and my child again! I’m going crazy too!
Icha: Calm down, I can’t handle two crazy people at the same time! CALM DOWN! Be tough. I understand how you feel, lets see what I can do.
Ingrid: Thank you stel.
Icha: first of all, what I know about polygamy in the U.S. is that at least I can get you a restraining order so that he must keep a distance with you..
Ingrid: only that?? Can’t you do more? Like jail or rehab?
Icha: I’ll see what I can do, because the law is sometimes gray and it’s not clear about the punishments and jail sentence
Joanne: I’m back guys.. so where are you up to?
Icha: we’ve been discussing the possible penalties for John..
Joanne: oh really? I’m very excited…
Icha: That’s why, calm down first, and we’ll discuss this slowly. As far as I’m concerned, there’s a specific law for human right, regarding woman’s right in marriage.
Ingrid: then..
Icha: some possibilities are a minimum of ten years serving in jail and a legal divorce, with child custody. Plus, we can sue him for not letting you have your own properties and right, both as a wife and human being.
Joanne: How?
Icha: you see, from your story, john is forcing the marriage to continue… from there, he violates your right as a human to have the freedom of choice. So, I think there is a possible way to take this problem into court... Are both of you ready?
Ingrid: with all my heart, I am more than ready to divorce John… I need my right back.
Joanne: me too, I’ve been dreaming about this day all my life.
Icha: great, I’ll start filing the charges and soon you can get into court with you’re soon to be ex-husband
Ingrid: let’s do this!
Joanne: Thanks a million, I can’t wait for that day to come! I want him to get his payback! I need my right as a human being back! Really can’t wait!
Ingrid: Me too! Ivy, let’s work together to get rid of him!
Icha: You two, don’t be so excited. I can’t guarantee 100%. Just wait and see. But I will try my best. However, gotta go now, you two better go home quickly, before that asshole returns and blast you! Good luck, bye…
