One morning Chipo went to the market.
Overwhelmed by her problems, she tried to end her life.
Fortunately, people nearby saved her.
When Mrs. Sikalima heard the news she was shaken.
> "No life should be lost because of pain," she said firmly.
From that day forward she decided to run the shop herself.
Peace slowly returned to the farm.
But the cracks in the couple's marriage had already grown deep.