He Locked Me And The Baby Out Because We Went To Church

Although I am a youth executive, I don’t usually attend evening services anymore. My inconsistency began when I got married. My husband doesn’t like it when I go church to start with. So he complains bitterly whenever I go in the evenings. However, recently I had to attend because I was scheduled to serve as the MC for our youth service.

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I informed my husband the day before and reminded him again on the very day of the service. He watched me leave without saying anything. Only for me to close and meet our front door was locked. I knocked several times, but he refused to open it.

He watched me through the window and said, “Go back to where you came from. There’s no way I will open the door for you.” Our baby was strapped to my back. There was a power outage, and mosquitoes were biting us outside but he left us out there.

Fortunately, my mother lives nearby. When I realized he wouldn’t change his mind, I went to spend the night at her end. So what if my mum lived far away?

The next morning she called my husband and confronted him about his behaviour. He was not remorseful. He was even rude to my mother. She was shocked. “Your husband is so disrespectful,” she said in disbelief.

The next morning, he called to tell me to inform my parents that he would like to have a meeting with them because he’s tired of me and wants to know his stand in the marriage.

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He often goes to work without leaving any money for food or other family needs. He only contributes when he feels like it. His actions have made the marriage unbearable for me. His sister is living with us and does things her own way, but he refuses to correct her. His choice of words is also very hurtful.

I have no peace of mind. I keep asking myself if I made the wrong choice. He doesn’t seem to care about me or my well-being. My job posting is currently at risk, yet he shows no concern. He says he can’t help me because he didn’t study the same course as I did. I feel neglected, lonely, and confused. Where did I go wrong in this marriage?

—Dzifa

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