Summary
In Owalai, Uganda, a young mother named Martha Apolot cares for her eight-year-old son Aaron, who has an undiagnosed disability. She faces challenges due to stigma and lack of support but continues to provide care for Aaron while working in the fields.
Key Facts
- Martha Apolot lives in a rural village called Owalai in eastern Uganda.
- Her son Aaron has an undiagnosed disability that requires constant care.
- Aaron cannot walk, talk, eat solid foods, or hold up his head without help.
- Martha was raped at age 13, which led to Aaron's birth.
- Her pregnancy initially caused a rift in her family, but they later accepted her back.
- Aaron's birth involved complications, requiring a cesarean section and oxygen support.
- Martha balances fieldwork with caring for Aaron, often carrying him with her.
