At just 16, Sabika Moni has endured more pain than most experience in a lifetime. Born into a remote village in Sunamganj, she was married at 13 and became a mother at 14. Her child was delivered at home by traditional birth attendants—without medical care, without safety. What should have been a moment of joy turned into a lifelong agony.
A Life of Isolation
The delivery left Sabika with obstetric fistula, a devastating condition that caused continuous leakage of urine. She was too young to understand what was happening, but the consequences were unbearable. Her body betrayed her, her family withdrew, and society turned away. She felt ashamed, trapped inside her own home, unseen and unheard.
For a year, Sabika lived in isolation. She avoided visitors, missed family gatherings, and lost hope.
“I felt like a burden,” she whispered. “I stopped dreaming of a normal life.”
Finding Hope
Then, a miracle arrived in the form of an advocacy meeting in her village. A fistula coordinator from CIPRB identified her case and visited her home. With patience and care, she explained the condition to Sabika and her family. For the first time, Sabika heard the words she never thought possible:
“You can be cured.”
On January 20, 2025, at Sunamganj District Hospital, doctors confirmed her diagnosis. She needed surgery. Overwhelmed by fear and uncertainty, Sabika hesitated. But with the continuous support of the project team, she found the strength to fight for her future.
“The doctor apa explained everything to me. Now, I am ready. I want my life back,” she said, determination replacing her fear.
A New Beginning
With treatment now within reach, Sabika dreams of a new beginning—one where she can walk freely, laugh without shame, and inspire other women like her.
Her story is a painful reminder of the dangers of early marriage and unsafe childbirth. But it is also a testament to resilience, timely intervention, and the power of community support. She is not just healing—she is reclaiming her dignity, her future, and her right to live without pain.