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Survivor Story Eps 4:Fatima's story

Editor-in-Chief — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 19:12:23 +0000

My first night was a terrible experience for me. After our uwargida bathed me and poured perfume on my body, she escorted me to Malam Faruk’s room. He came into the room,I was shaking like a leaf. I was scared but I knew I had to fight for my life or I would die in his room. He ordered me to take off my clothes and I refused. He said that I was his wife now so I needed to do as he says but again was No, he didn’t like my reply and came towards me to undress me. I fought him off as hard as I could because I didn't like what he was trying to do. I fought with all my might

Fatima's story is so heartwrenching but its the reality for a lot of girls in our communities in Arewa

Click on the link below to read the story and discuss,how can we change this narrative?

https://jarumamagazine.com/survivor-story-ep-5fatimas-story/

Understanding the Impact of Domestic Violence

Editor-in-Chief — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 21:20:08 +0000

Domestic violence is not uncommon.

The actual rate of domestic violence and sexual assault is unknown because many experiencing it are afraid to disclose or report it.

Abuse does not need to have multiple occurrences or be carried out over years to be considered domestic violence. Even one episode can have serious impacts and should not be overlooked.

Domestic violence could include any of the following:

Physical violence: hitting, kicking, slapping, or other types of physical force that are intended to hurt the partner.
Se%ual violence: forced, or attempted forcing, of a partner to engage in se%ual acts when the partner does not consent or isn’t capable of consenting. This includes both sexual events and non-physical events, like se%ting.
Stalking: repeated, unwanted attention and/or contact that triggers fear or worry about partner safety, or the safety of others that are close to the victim. Stalking means the communication isn’t consensual and may include verbal, written, or implied threats.
Psychological aggression: verbal and non-verbal communicating to erode a person’s self-worth, harm the partner mentally or emotionally, or exert control or power over the partner.

While the effects of violence can be devastating, they are preventable. We can all play a part to ensure that relationships are healthy, respectful, and nonviolent for everyone.

If you have something to contribute to this topic, please feel free to reply. You don't know who you could help by just contributing ?

Who is a Survivor?

Admin — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 20:47:14 +0000

Survivor

/səˈvʌɪvə/

noun

a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died.

"he was the sole survivor of the massacre"
a person who copes well with difficulties in their life.

"she is a born survivor"

Women’s Day Poem

Olajide — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 09:55:13 +0000

i want to color you the rainbow
feed you the sweetest candies
clothe you with silk from China,
suree from India - bathe you
- with all the fine scents known
but this is not about adulations
and adorations.
i must recognize the burden,
the weight that society heaves on you
i must confess that i am guilty
like everyone else - i am society.
we must do as for men as for women
there is a place for everyone to fit.