It is widely acknowledged that gender-based violence rates are high in Uganda. What concerns us even more is that the recognition of this issue as a … - Specioza Kazibwe

People often believed my life was perfect—I had a husband, a successful career, financial stability, and my children were excelling in school and university. But behind that image, I was deeply unhappy in my marriage due to the abuse. I reached a point where I could no longer live the life others expected of me. I chose to break my silence and speak out about the reality of what I was going through.

I’m pleased, though somewhat surprised, by how many people are thinking and talking about these issues.

In the end, I felt sorry for those women," "Some even came to me for help. I didn't feel humiliated because by then, I had stopped feeling anything for my husband.