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Written by *Joyce
“I (Joyce*) tried to commit murder and suicide after I found out my partner was having an affair. I thought he was the one who infected me with HIV.
It started one evening when I got home and found him with another woman. I got angry and thought itwas not worth living with him as a trusted partner. I started losing my mind. He was always cheating.
It was just too much for me. He would hurt me, apologise and I would forgive him.
He knew my strong and weak points. He used to tell me painful things and I would accept them knowing that I love him. This love turned into a nightmare. He cheated on me three times but I just accepted he is a man. He decided to end our relationship, I agreed, but I was devastated. I agreed to do that because he forced me to. Later he came back to me, he apologised for everything and I fell for it because I’ve always wanted to hear that.
When I found him with another woman in our home, I went straight to him and told him that I was going to kill him. He thought I was losing my mind. Instead I decided to take paraffin and matches and burn the house.He called the police thinking that I am losing my mind. Some people said I was on drugs.
The police officer later referred me to the counselling session. Although I was not so willing, he said I needed counselling. I attended every session. It was very interesting, I learnt and benefited a lot from it. I want to thank everybody who stood by me during this period. I am grateful to the Phikwe Police, local councillors and pastors, for not giving up on me because without their support I do not know where I would be by now. I appreciate it a lot.
I have recovered from all that pain and shock.As I am writing I am waiting for the results of my CD4 count. I am fine health wise and I have learnt to live without him.”
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— Gender Links (@GenderLinks) December 17, 2024
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