Story By Mmirimma
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Mmirimma

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African Woman Lover of Science, Art, Music, and African Literature Muses: God, BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan), Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Motto: Life\'s easy when you live it the hard way... and hard when you live it the easy way _Dave Kekich
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Epiphany
Updated at Dec 4, 2021, 03:05
In some parts of the world, women are denied access to basic fundamental human rights such as the right to live free from violence and discrimination, to be educated, to work, to earn a fair and equal wage, to own property, political participation, health, and dignity. We are taught to aspire to marriage and conform to the belief that marriage is the greatest achievement in the world. We are trained to serve our spouses even in an abusive environment. Marriage is sacred and ought to be the glue that binds two consenting adults. It ought to be a place where both parties express mutual love, respect, commitment, and loyalty to each other, enjoy consensual intimacy, and explore sexuality. Epiphany tells the story of Adaeze, a young Nigerian housewife and mother of one, who begins her journey of self-love and self-discovery after a brief moment of realization following a brutal beating from her husband, Amadi. She is faced with the consequences of walking out of her abusive marriage in a society filled with stigmatization and discrimination of women, especially women who are divorced or separated from their husbands. Amidst backlash from her family, in-laws, and members of the community. Adaeze finds courage and will to move on with the help of her twin sister Adaora, an ex-schoolmate Chukwudi, and a human rights lawyer, Attorney Linda.
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