Marriage is meant to be a partnership filled with love, trust, and mutual respect. For Amina, a 29-year-old woman from Kinshasa, her marriage quickly became a nightmare. On the very day of her honeymoon, her husband began physically abusing her. The violence did not stop there it continued for more than three years. Every day became a battle, and the emotional and physical toll on her was overwhelming.

Amina tried everything she could think of to stop the abuse. She pleaded with him, sought advice from family members, and even considered leaving, but nothing seemed to change his behavior. Friends tried to support her, yet the abuse continued relentlessly. The fear, pain, and humiliation affected every aspect of her life, leaving her feeling trapped and hopeless. Each day, she wondered if she would ever experience peace in her marriage. Read more.