Breaking up is hard to do, especially if it’s in front of millions of people.
The Malawian gay couple, Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga, who overcame chastisement and a 14-year prison sentence have split. Just last month the couple, who sought marriage were released from jail on “humanitarian grounds” with support from gay activist including Madonna.
No doubt due to pressure from their community, Monjeza, 26 has taken up a girlfriend and no longer wants to be associated with homosexuality.
As reported in The Guardian:
“I have had enough,” said Monjeza. “I was forced into the whole drama and I regret the whole episode. I want to live a normal life … not a life where I would be watched by everyone, booed and teased.”
Chimbalanga, 20, said Monjeza had found a female lover “to hurt” him. “But I am not worried. You cannot force love, and nobody forced him when we did our symbolic wedding in December.”
He insisted that he did not resent Monjeza’s decision. “I will also marry because there are lots of good men around. I will remain a gay,” he told the Guardian.
It’s one thing to stand for something, it’s another to stand in the midst of a storm. Thoughts?
