Speaking out is the first step to healing- Despite the fact that what was done cannot be undone, She is a voice to the voiceless. God bless.
I stood in the shower for what seemed like hours, trying to wash away what he had done to me. I was in pain. My entire body hurt- Marylize Biubwa
Sunday morning I sent Marylize a message, asking if I could feature her on the blog for the amazing work she has been doing as a gender equality/rights activist.
‘Sure!’ she said. Then she told me a little about what she is currently doing and what keeps her going.
‘Is there a personal reason why you are passionately involved in empowering girls?’ I asked.
‘Yes. I am a rape survivor. This, and the events that took place afterwards, changed my life forever. Maybe if I knew better and was empowered, my story would have been different. I want to do that for another girl. Educate and empower them.’
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The year is 2000, a warm Sunday afternoon. After the church…
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