In Pakistan, particularly in Sindh province, severe flooding has intensified economic hardships, leading families to arrange marriages for their young daughters as a desperate measure. Asifa, a 15-year-old mother, narrates her own experience of being married off at just 13 years old due to her family's dire financial situation. Initially excited about the prospect of a wedding, she quickly learns that marriage entails severe responsibilities and living with an older husband she didn’t choose. This trend highlights a disturbing shift away from tradition, as families prioritize survival over the well-being of their children.
Asifa’s family made the decision to marry her off not out of tradition, but sheer desperation caused by catastrophic flooding in Pakistan.
At just 13 years old, Asifa was arranged to be married, oblivious to the harsh realities that awaited her beyond the celebrations she envisioned.
The harsh economic circumstances, exacerbated by debt and flooding, ultimately drive families to make heartbreaking decisions regarding their daughters' futures.
At 15, Asifa reflects on her life as a young mother, realizing too late that marriage was not the celebration she had been led to believe.
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