KIDNAPPING TRAUMA BRINGS MOMS TOGETHER

Victims find solace in sharing their stories

- GENEVIEVE SERRA

FOR Imaan Sharmar, the mother of alleged kidnapped and rescued infant, Mogamat Imaad Sharmar, healing has come in the form of a new friendship, with Miché Sheldon, also known as Zephany Nurse.

The two young mothers recently became friends, and have used their experiences to make each other stronger.

"Meeting Imaan and hearing her share her experience and testimony of what she went through and is still going through when her son was stolen, reminded me so much of my own mother and what she endured," said Sheldon.

"I remember when I went through my darkest days, finding out my identity was a lie and it was caused by the only mother I had ever loved, trusted and known.

"I had someone come alongside me, to hold my hand and walked with me through this journey and that's sometimes what we all need, is someone to remind you that you are never alone in your darkest and trying times."

The woman accused of snatching Sharmar's son, Sameemah Jacobs, 37, was granted R4000 bail by the Bellville Magistrate's Court a month ago.

Jacobs is expected to appear in court again on October 15.