Living in sorrow

Nomvula became depressed after her boyfriend, the father of her children, was unfaithful to her. The situation was so unbearable that she considered suicide as a way out.

 

“I did not further my studies because I decided to move in with my boyfriend. I became pregnant at the age of 20. Everything was fine until we had children. After we had two children, he became unfaithful to me. He cheated several times and I forgave him until he decided to move in with another woman in the same area where we stayed.

 

I became depressed because he had promised to marry me. I could not bear seeing him with another woman. I had to witness him taking good care of his new girlfriend while I had to raise our children alone.

 

I started drinking excessively in an attempt to forget about my problems. I dated different men because I needed them to help me support my children. I felt hopeless and sad. I did not see a way out of my suffering. I recall the day when I tried to commit suicide at home but my sister stopped me before I could do so. She pleaded with me to get counselling.

 

A member of the Universal Church invited me to attend services there. When I arrived in the church, I was counselled by the pastor. He told me that God would help me and would take me out of the situation I was facing. He advised me to pray whenever I felt weak. I also attended the chains of prayers for my deliverance from anger, depression and addiction. I committed my life to God and in no time, the changes were evident in my life.

 

Today, I no longer have grudges against the father of my children. I forgave him. I am free from depression, anger and, I am no longer addicted. I am taking care of my children and have a good relationship with them. I have peace inside me. I am able to overcome the challenges I face because I know that God is by my side,” said Nomvula.