Age: 15
Bigogwe, Rwanda
I am 15 years old. My family used to live in Mudende, but we moved to Bigogwe in 2002 because it is where my relatives live. My mother died of a sickness when I was only three years old. My father is remarried, but lives somewhere else. I stay with my elder brother.
When I was a child, my neighbors bewitched me. I had pain in my legs, and for many years I was mentally disturbed. I went to many doctors, but none of them could help me. In 2006, I traveled to Congo where traditional doctors healed me. They gave me many different herbs to drink, and we removed bewitched objects from my house. I have recovered now from my mental problem, and I am able to attend school every day.
I like learning English; I like it so much! It is my favorite subject. I want to become an English teacher, because a teacher gives the gift of knowledge. I also like to take care of the cows. When I am not at school, I play football. I also like to train myself in English.
