How I Became My Husband’s Favorite Wife: A True Story from Uganda

My name is Rose Namatovu, and I’m from Jinja, Uganda. I’m 35 years old and a proud mother of three children. I have been married for nearly 12 years, and like many women in polygamous marriages, I have faced many challenges—heartbreak, neglect, and restless nights. But the past three years almost broke me. I’m sharing my story to thank those who supported me and to offer hope to women who feel powerless in their marriages.

Three years ago, my husband took a second wife. At first, I stayed calm and told myself I was his first wife and mother of his children, so nothing could separate us. But I was wrong. Slowly, he began to change. He spent more nights with the other wife, came home late, barely spoke to me, and sometimes ignored me completely. The love we once shared felt like a distant memory. What hurt most was how he began treating our children—as if they were strangers in their own home. To Read More, Tap here