Child marriage is still legal in 38 states
“As powerful as sad”
“As powerful as sad”
“It’s hard to believe
that [these] stories
are real,
and it’s happening…
all over the U.S.”
UNSEEN HOUSEWIVES
REAL DRAMA
Yes, a drama that is so real that it’s actually happening in 38
out of the 50 U.S. states, yet it’s a problem that goes unnoticed.
Unseen Housewives aims to shine a light on the serious issue of
child marriage.
The show tells the powerful stories of four women who were forced
into marriage as teenagers, bringing attention to the heartbreaking
experiences that too many young girls face in our society.
Featured Characters
Real child marriage survivor“ My step mother
said oh, he’s older
and he wants to
marry you one day.
So, let’s get
married now. ”
Click here to listen to some real stories from Jennifer
How everything started
How my stepmother came up with my marriage
My marriage day
How my best friend reacted
My decision to leave him and how he managed to take my son
How I discovered I have PTSD
What I recommend for girls in a similar situation
My relationship with my dad
I just got what was stolen from me
I don’t want my family to look bad
Real child marriage survivor“ He beats me and
rapes me every day.
And now, he started
also beating and
raping my baby. ”
Click here to listen to some real stories from Patricia
The day he pushed me down the stairs
The day my daughter was born and our first week at home
How he turned my life into hell
The day I asked my dad to get me home
My search for help
How he treated my girl
My life after he ran away until I managed to get my divorce
My alcoholism
My suicide attempt
About my PTSD
My parent’s reaction when I told them my brother abused me
My message for all girls
Real child marriage survivor“ He is 21. He came
on a student visa
and his visa was
about to expire.
He is my cousin. ”
Click here to listen to some real stories from Fatemah
How my dad came up with the marriage
My mom’s point of view
How the marriage happened.
My relationship with my unwanted husband
They took away my dream
My suicide attempt
The day my grandma came
How my life looked
My second forced marriage
Real child marriage survivor“ I was 14 living with
my father, and one
of his friends
started molesting
me and grooming
me, and when I was 16,
I got pregnant. ”
Click here to listen to some real stories from Jenn
How it all started
My life over the next five years
How my life turned out
How I figured out enlisting in the Navy would be a way out
How I met my husband
About how he took advantage of my vulnerability
My life as a wife
Rate and Review
That made me very ANGRY
Michelle Hennessy
SHOCKED! This needs to be made
aware globally! I’m baffled.
Shenali Rajaratnam
This brought out the personal
devastation that I’ve seen
in the victims I’ve seen
in my exam rooms.
Dr. Eileen Schweickert
Thank you [to] all
the victims and survivors.
We all need to take action.
Audrey Hill
This is so disgusting that
it’s even legal anywhere.
Diane Stribling
This is 100% f-d up.
How is this even legal?
Kerry S.
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