Bahamboula Gertrude describes her experiences in Kinkala during the war in the Republic of the Congo and how she overcame the loss of her husband and found independence.

Story and drawings: Anonymous; photos and video: Sara Ahoui, Bikoumou Georgette, Boukaka Garcia, Clarisse Museme Bukozi, Kayode Egbeleye, Amy Hill, Louhounou Adrienne, Mbemba Sandra, Aime-Christian Ndotah; interpretation and translation: Mazinga Thyldan Godsman, Ipamila T. Loukombot Lamini, Zobrizi Yosee Marinella, Radegonde Quenabia; music: Rodrigue Ngollo, Moby

This story was made in 2009/2010 through Silence Speaks, a project of the Center for Digital Storytelling.