Tini’s early years were marked by instability and rejection. Adopted as an infant by a foreign family, she was soon sent back to Indonesia when they no longer wanted her—a confusing and painful experience for any child. She was returned to her birth mother, a woman...
She came from a broken family. Her mother went through multiple divorces and remarriages, leaving her feeling lost and angry. She became a rebellious young girl, eventually disowned by her family. For a time, she even lived in a cemetery, doing whatever she had to to...
She is the youngest in her family, but her childhood has been far from carefree. Her family trafficked her into becoming a street musician, forcing her to earn money to support them. Thankfully, we were able to connect with her and secure her mother’s permission for...
We first met her at a staff member’s apartment complex. At the time, her rent was being paid by an older man who wanted her as his mistress. He initially claimed he just wanted to help because of her difficult past, but later started demanding that she sleep with him....
