Babirye says Gender Based Violence ha severe effects on her mental health.

In 2005, Judith Babirye got married to Samuel Niwo and they became parents of one daughter in 2006, the time her music career hit a high.

They, however, separated in 2009 and in January 2017, Babirye filed for divorce before getting married to fellow legislator Paul Musoke Ssebulime in 2018.

For several years, there have been rumors about singer and parliamentarian Judith Babirye going through depression because of the failed marriage.

She tried to keep a tight lid on her private affairs until in 2018 when she opened up about how she attempted committing suicide due to the toxic marriage.

A day ago, she further opened up about her marriage by claiming that she has gone through alot because of Gender-Based Violence. “I want to share something very personal concerning August, a determinant if I live or die! I have suffered & endured Gender-Based Violence! Yes, even as a celebrity, a female politician, a role model, a mother, and a public speaker. I have hidden my tears and pain under my dimples and smile, desiring to forget my past. But I cannot ignore the severe effects on my mental health anymore. Daily, I struggle with depression, anxiety, constant panic attacks, fear, and nightmares.
I have been there and yes, ‘am on the road to recovery, it’s still a long way. Thanks to God Almighty, the Doctors, family, and you my friends, there is hope. I choose to speak out!! I can’t keep quiet especially well knowing that even right now there is a woman on the brink of losing her life due to Gender-Based Violence. No woman should go through what I went through or any form of violence.
I stand with you, I see you, support, love, and seek God to Protect you. I urge the community to open their eyes to this reality, open their arms and be kind to survivors of Gender-Based Violence. Become the arms of love we all need #armsoflove.” She posted.