Kenya, Sept. 2 -- Navigating a polygamous marriage is tough, but nothing braced me for the betrayal and anguish when my co-wife nearly displaced me in my own home. As the first wife of eight years, I'd built a life with my husband, raising three children and earning respect in our community. When he took a second wife, my world crumbled. I thought I could cope, trusting that my role as his first love and mother of his children would hold firm if I stayed composed. But the arrival of my co-wife shattered that hope.
She didn't just join the family-she came with a scheme. Within weeks, she monopolized my husband's attention. He stopped visiting my house, rejected my cooking, and neglected our children's needs. When I tried to talk, he lashed out, treating me like an outsider. Her plan was clear: she wanted me gone. The shame stung deeply. I'd stood by him through struggles, only for her to swoop in and claim the rewards. To read more click here.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Bana Kenya.