‘Even Mad Women Get Pregnant’: How My Pastor Ex-Husband Weaponized My Infertility
A Nigerian woman reflects on the day her pastor ex-husband used her infertility as a weapon, saying, “It’s been four years of marriage and you can’t have a child. Even mad women are raped on the streets and get pregnant.” She first shared this story anonymously on Facebook 10 years ago to protect her identity. This month, Facebook Memories reminded her of the exact words he used. The pain of infertility treatments, the quiet tears and public pretence all came rushing back. She explains how emotional abuse can leave invisible scars and urges other women carrying silent shame around infertility to speak their truths. She’s forgiven and moved on, but hopes sharing her journey brings healing, courage and an end to the silence.
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