The Budiriro community is in shock following the tragic death of 14-year-old Alisha Simango, a Form One student who took her own life on Friday morning. The young girl was found hanged in the bathroom of her family’s lodgings, using a “zambia” cloth.
Alisha’s personal diary has provided a heartbreaking insight into her inner turmoil. Her writings reveal a complex and troubled teenager struggling to cope with mental health issues, heartbreak, and school-related problems.
In her diary, Alisha poured out her emotions, revealing the depth of her emotional pain. “There is something going on in my life, school problems. I am in Form One and there is so much happening in my life every night. I am always crying I wish someone was just there to comfort me,” she wrote.
Alisha’s diary entries suggest that her relationship with her school boyfriend was a significant source of her distress. She alleged that her boyfriend was “double crossing” her with another girl from the same school, leading to feelings of heartbreak and betrayal.
Alisha’s father, Mr. Simango, recounted her last moments alive, revealing a seemingly ordinary interaction that belied the inner turmoil she was experiencing. “She had come to my room to heat water for bathing while preparing for school,” Mr. Simango said. “I then advised her to use the gas stove since the electric stove had a fault, but she then said she would bath using cold water. I then asked her to notify me when she was done bathing, but she did not get back until I dosed off, and when I woke up, I was surprised that my daughter had not come back to me as agreed, and that is when I went to the bathroom to get a bucket. I found my daughter dead.”
The grieving father also mentioned a recent conversation about school fees, suggesting that financial pressures may have contributed to Alisha’s distress. “She came saying she wanted US$30 for school, but I told her I could only raise it on Saturday, and she would then be able to pay on Monday (today),” he explained.
Alisha’s mother has insisted on a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. The post-mortem is expected to be carried out this week, as the family seeks to understand the circumstances surrounding their beloved daughter’s tragic death.
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