Everything hurt: Story of woman trying to overcome miscarriage, family loss and loneliness

Jessie Akoth was brought up by a struggling mother and had a rough childhood. Just when she thought things were looking better, the worst happened.

When did your troubles start?
I was born in Butula Constituency and brought up in Eldoret by my mother. At the time, my mother had parted ways with my father. I was an only child. Mother was not working and we were dirt poor. Their separation left me in limbo, but I had no choice but to cope with the challenges that came our way.