Ka, an African woman, experienced a life-changing moment when her husband, Rudo, left her at the hospital after she gave birth to a white baby. Despite Ka’s protests and demands for a DNA test to prove her innocence, Rudo refused to believe her. He eventually left, taking most of their belongings with him. Ka found herself alone, raising her baby amid a whirlwind of discrimination and suspicion from those around her.
Life Alone and the Struggles of Single Parenthood
In the years following Rudo’s departure, Ka faced numerous challenges. As a single mother of a child who didn’t resemble her, she encountered discrimination and doubt from her community. People whispered behind her back, questioning the baby’s origin. Read the full story here ▶