I couldn't land a job or internship in Nairobi after graduating in 2022, leading to a two-year struggle marked by high inflation and family pressures. Abusive rants from my father reinforced feelings of failure, creating a cycle of distress and hopelessness.
Growing up in a Catholic household in Africa meant silence on abuse, mental health, and queerness due to societal taboos. The church reinforced traditional gender roles, viewing queerness as an abomination and sin, hindering open dialogue and support for LGBTQ+ individuals.
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