How I Escaped Losing My Home Shortly After My Husband’s Death

My name is Margaret Nakato, and I live in Iganga, Uganda. For most of my married life, I believed my future was secure. My husband, David, worked tirelessly as a mechanic, and together we managed to build a modest home where we raised our two children. We didn’t have much, but we shared peace and love—and for me, that was enough. I never imagined that everything could change so suddenly.

Last year, David fell seriously ill without warning. We tried everything possible to help him recover, but within three months, I was standing beside his grave. Losing him was the most painful experience of my life. I thought nothing could be worse, but I was wrong. Soon after the burial, my in-laws began visiting more often. At first, I believed they had come to offer comfort, but their tone quickly turned harsh. They claimed the land our house was built on belonged to the wider family, not me, and that with David gone, I should leave.To Read More, Tap Here