Joyce Namukose*'s life took a dramatic turn at 13 when her parents' abusive marriage led her mother to leave. Her father continued paying school fees until he remarried in 2019, but his new wife's mistreatment forced Namukose to seek refuge in marriage at 15.
"Life was hard, especially during the COVID-19 lockdown. I got pregnant in 2020 and faced more suffering," Namukose said.
After giving birth, her husband mistreated her, leaving her homeless and helpless. Now, at 20, Namukose is a single mother of two.
Namukose's story is not unique. Carol Rebbecca Gladys, another teenage mother, faced similar struggles after failing to proceed to Advanced level in 2018. Her husband's mistreatment led her to consider suicide.
"I faced numerous challenges, struggling to get basic needs," Gladys said.
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