I had no one to leave my kids with when I went to Saudi, I rent a house for them - Mary Ann

After years of an abusive marriage, Mary Ann decides to call it quits. To support her children, she decides to look for the opportunities in the UAE but has no one to leave her kids with. She says that her own mother refused to look after her children.
Almost five years in the UAE now, Mary Ann decided to send her kids to boarding school and when they close, she rents a house for them and entrusts them to the care of a house help. In this show, MaryAnn helps us to look at this thorny issue of women who are leaving their children behind to go to foreign countries for the wellbeing of the same children!
#WhyAreYouSingle
#GulfExprience

[@carolshii8023]

That's my mum alikataa kunisaidia akiwa na pesa nikamwabia anikalie na mtoi nikatafute kazi akakataa,bt mungu ni Nani My mother in-law alinikalia na mtoi na akampeda kabisa ata kuliko watoto wa wasichana wake, I really thank God for her ,Mimi ata nikienda ushago siendagi kwetu naenda kwenye mtoto wangu ako(Kwa mother in-law) every month lazima nitume kitu ata kaa mtoi ako shule juu ako high school na niyeye amemlea adi akafika apo saa hii ako form 4,, since form 1 sijai lipa school fee mother in-law makes her rich daughter pay for my girl juu alisema ata my late husband ndie aliwasomesha wakafika apo so lazima pia wao walipie mtoto wake ,,,may God bless my mother in-law she's one ina million

[@jeffnjuguna2269]

Indeed she is one in a million

[@aishawangui6635]

Absolutely true..1 in a million

[@marywambui7807]

May God bless her

[@winsletndusya8851]

Aki mungu niwakushukuriwa.

[@winniekamau5800]

God bless her

[@jasonminae]

The strength of a woman. God bless these mothers.

[@esthermagondu279]

Amen

[@Gichiritrizah_Ke]

Aki the things ladies go through for the sake of their kids.All I can say is that God's grace is sufficient. Team gulf May grace carry us through🙏🙏.

[@natashanatasha7029]

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@Shiro-ig5lk]

Amen Amen Amen and Amen.

[@alicewangu2505]

Amen Amen and Amen

[@sarahnjogu2046]

AMEN 🙏🙏🙏

[@irenekerubo9791]

Pitieni kwangu pia

[@blessedmama5367]

Those people that lives in abroad and invest thru their families without any problems are so blessed !!

[@kamaugrace5313]

Ooh yes I must count myself blessed

[@amijz9568]

Please say that again

[@winsletndusya8851]

Yeah ivyo ndio ninafanyia my dada zangu na bros walioko gulf.ata mtu nnje siwezi kumuacha maana nazijua shida za gulf.ufanye kazi gulf kisha uje kenya mikono mitupu inauma sana.mungu awape imani.

[@blessedmama5367]

@@winsletndusya8851 blessings to them you are ❤️

[@winsletndusya8851]

@@blessedmama5367 ameen

[@gracekimaru3225]

The message to the mother is heartbreaking. MaryAnn you are a champion and a great mother. We celebrate you

[@gladwellgichuki8329]

Those who are saying she should sell the plot and start a business should know not all people are business minded.

[@tessnjeri2173]

i clearly understand her pain when she mentions her mother... Most of us have mothers but can never relate with them..Mothers lets guide,support and love our kids unconditionally..

[@wambuigrace654]

Spirit of rejection is really bad, Wairimu you have done well. Being a single mum and a provider it's challenging.

[@marynjuguna1592]

Aki this really touched me,lakini Monicah huwa hatuendi gulf kwa raha ni shinda,for example in Kenya I was earning 7k a month and I have twins girls now in form 2,now surely 7k,hata watoi hawangeenda sec,may God bless our husle in Jesus mighty name

[@annwambui2909]

Amen amen God bless the work of our hands

[@veronicawanjiru3223]

Good gal , 4 bn a realist

[@carolwangui9131]

Such a strong woman i appreciate the fact that my mum didn't abandon my son when I left him some parents are not supportive and they don't understand us 😭😭😭😭 respect to all the ladies tu wenye wako gulf it's never easy but we have to work for the sake of our kids❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@1on1withjune81]

Why would a birth mother wish the worst for her child? I admire this lady for loving her children. 💕

[@Princess-eq5ei]

Tafta pesa weka biashara lea watoto mum aki hao watoi 😭😭😭 najua wanaumia roho but can't express themselves 😭😭😭😭😭sad

[@carolspastries3718]

First Congratulations for working hard and investing for the future ,now that you have something on your name kindly consider staying with your children. You can sell one plots and start business coz money will never be enough .

[@bennjeri9328]

Very true.

[@fauziahabdallah2671]

True 👍

[@marywanjiru4674]

Wao that's nyc Mary,Ngai niwe umareraga wihe hinya,

[@veronjugush6581]

I salute my big sis, she's really took good care of my daughter. May you live long sis

[@valentinemwangi7705]

Wairimu you are hard working But now come back to your kids

[@grajosent5125]

Somethings r jus funny to understand. Last part of taking the kids to boarding why not get a boarding school in mombasa once the school closes u stay with them.

[@eunicepeter6235]

You are a strong woman...I celebrate you MaryAnn 👏

[@TheMonicahn]

Maryann, may God come through for you. I know one day God will ensure you and your children live in together. Mungu azidi kukuzidishia maishani mwako.

[@raelvivian2057]

Am late bt am inn...ka wangige much love form Bahrain...am proud of my mum she's taking care of my daughter 3yrs far from home I thank God for my mum

[@essymwas7795]

I feel your pain baby gal..NGAI agitire twana tuu..nawe uthereme nginya thu cituike arata in Jesus name 🙏

[@quinnchee3309]

You already have 5 plots. Sell 2 of them and use that money to start a business, and settle down in Kenya and live with your kids. They need you. You have enough to succeed. There are women with less who are raising their children. Money will never be enough.

[@nancymarcy200]

Akiiii True those kids r suffering woiiiii 🙄

[@christinemwangi2927]

Very true

[@gracemwangi2903]

U have said as it is...utawachilia watoto mwishoye they will ask you one hurtful question..'where were you when we needed you most '..?

[@talyaslittleworld]

Selling a property of late is not easy.

[@tabbymwangi4529]

Very true

[@susankamau7951]

As a mother i don't understand... i don't get it at all. What this kids have gone through.... only God knows. Even if u buy hundreds of land, it can't match ur time with ur kids. 😔

[@ydydajwnr5855]

I salute this woman .she is very strong.

[@virginiamugure1601]

Kagoni kindly tafutia huyu mama job Kenya,,,,,,ndio atulie na watoto wake. I feel for the kids😭😭😭

[@sarahfranky2896]

She have 5 plots auze mbili ama moja ajisaindie

[@virginiamugure1601]

@@sarahfranky2896 Yeap,,,,hope she will do so.

[@reginagatundu2726]

Great idea!

[@juliamungai208]

Spirit of rejection😭😭😭 This lady is strong!

[@milkahwairegi8528]

Worst feeling aki I'm also rejected in my family .I'm a young mum infct but currently working in gulf is has not been easy mtoi wangu ata sjui ako aje sai

[@margaretkimani4591]

May God bless her in a mighty way and open doors for her which no man can close. She is a go getter

[@janenjeri9451]

Mtu akikosa kwa kuwacha mtoi niletee. I was born alone na nitafurahia kuwa auntie. Bora unilipe hiyo ya kukulelea mtoto.

[@teresiakimani8353]

Be careful of buying plot with certificate. Buy the one with title deed

[@nyokabingatha]

A toxic mother n sibling rivalry is quite evident in Maryanns story. I feel this lady's pain. But ogopa mungu. He is the father to the fatherless. Maryann God got your back. He is the friend that sticks closer than a brother.

[@simplyloise6820]

This one has touched me God got us.

[@breekaranu1030]

I clearly understand when she talks bout her mom.. Some of us have toxic parents.... But most of us are strong....God will take her places

[@natashanatasha7029]

I feel this lady 😥cz am going through the same am in Saudia Arabia I hv 3kids Monica when I come kindly plz I would like you to host me. cz ladies who are in outside countries go through alot thank you gal for being openly and on our belf🤝may God bless you abundantly 🙌

[@janenjeri9451]

Niletee nikulelee unilipe.

[@kiariechege5260]

Wairimu you are a strong woman,one thing you should do is to settle down now when you are strong,no matter how you strain,the younger kids might never understand the sacrifice if she won't get a mother's love,all in all hats off to you

[@gracemutugi2870]

Aki hao watoto aki, then later on mtoto atakuja kublame alifundishwa lesbianism or something else na wasichana wa kazi, my God, it's somehow a loss aki 😭😭😭

[@shikelvis4853]

@@gracemutugi2870 God forbid back to the sender

[@shirokiarie5187]

Rejection of the highest order... sorry mama for the struggle.... you are strong woman and you have taught us not to give up.. hugs there is more to life.

[@tabbywest4158]

I salute my Late Dad and My mum and also my younger Bro they really took care of My son I left when he was 8yrs and came back at 12yrs and am great ful for them Sana.. MAY GOD BLESS THEM FOR ME

[@ru85wanjiku]

A child appreciates the invaluable things in life....presence, love,time,commitment. Valuable things can never mould a child.

[@dt1wach206]

excatly when they get older she might regret???she needs to come home before they become teenagers..otherwise she will comeback and they will be messed up

[@shikoshaniz7240]

I know MarAnn ,,how we have been suffering here just to feed our children,,the moment umetaja kukaa na watoi I found my self in tears 😭,,,, thanks for standing with me best friend ever,,,

[@johnkamau6944]

Hello my sister,can I make it to Arab countries as the male,,,I need a job there kindly direct me

[@lucyndegwa9507]

I think the father to this children should be made some responsibility.

[@narcissisticabuseawareness3607]

Exactly

[@Jus_faith]

Wow! This woman is a Champion. Her energy is likeble

[@annesam3671]

Let's not judge this lady coz we can never fully understand what made her leave her kids. But I guess it will be good to solve issues between you and your dad. Wishing u the best in everything Wairimu.♥️

[@megmurugi8056]

I think it’s not judging but kids safety is paramount people are struggling with their kids in Kenya .what’s the point of getting money but kids are not given attention ..money doesn’t bring love..she shd concentrate with her kids now.

[@aishawangui6635]

@@megmurugi8056 what benefits wen you stay with your kids yet no sch no enough food but stress and hurts

[@megmurugi8056]

@@aishawangui6635 even me I was in Kenya b4 I relocated to Uk.. I know the struggle I have Bn there I once contemplated to go dubai but people are hustling in Kenya &looking after their kids.leaving them cause more damage than good .it’s not all about money&comfy life.we grew up struggling but our parents stayed with us.kids safety is important especially if you got no one trusted to look after your kids.if u have go get capital come back spend time with ur children.money can’t buy that.

[@aishawangui6635]

@@megmurugi8056 I understand you but our situation were different no parent wish to leave their kids unattended..but circumstances force us but for me ihave no parents that's why I rent ahouse and leave my babies alone ..

[@megmurugi8056]

@@aishawangui6635 ok I pray you get capital &go back to ur children.so you don’t. Miss any part of their growing .plus these days you can’t trust people so much with ur kids watu wanekuwa wambaya aki.so much child abuse.

[@UnwindwithPerry]

Wairimu you sound stable now,just stay in your own country and start up a business to grow up your bond with the kids it’s very important and I don’t see the reason as to why you are waiting to seek sympathy in future! I don’t get the sense as to why you keep compiling plots when you could settle with two and build your own house first…wake up honey otherwise your story will never change,hugs

[@BG-gt1xy]

Sell 2 Plots and start a small Business and you still have 3 remaining Plots. Kaa na watoto wako.

[@Divambi]

She wont. She is there for herself, not her kids. If her kids mattered that much she would stay with them

[@BG-gt1xy]

@@Divambi correct

[@danielkaruga7770]

Sell what? What if the business fail? remember business is Not for everyone

[@danielkaruga7770]

She should sell 2 and build house on the other ones, But Not starting business

[@africanqueen9589]

@@danielkaruga7770 how will she survive without an income

[@loisemunyua9016]

She is a strong woman...May God bless my mum aki I left my daughter akiwa 3 months and now she is 9 years

[@bettyclaire4533]

She is a very strong lady 😍 she encouraged me so much when i was in kenya

[@rhodakagendo2394]

Here I am wangu nimerent nyumba naniko Qatar saii supporting my kids hadi saii let me say only God 😭😭😭mom yuko hai na bro na sis but they dont care about them now am talking my son ananiambia hes sick

[@jobent6117]

Where is he . I can check on him if he is around Nairobi

[@rhodakagendo2394]

@@jobent6117 thanks nilimtuma hospital private saii nimekall ako poa Monday anarundi shule yuko form two . Na mwingine form one Thirdborn class 7 Forth class 4 Is not easy hii life kuishi far na watoi kwanza kwa rental house but Inabidii

[@jobent6117]

Ok. Wish you well. God bless

[@marynjoroge5894]

Hii life,kumbe it's a blessing to be Born in a family that loves you,the way my mum loves her grandkids can't imagine

[@sallysally9011]

It hurts so bad to leave your child for economic reasons. I went through it I understand her 💯

[@maggyshantel9301]

That story was a touching one thanks Monica

[@evangelistgrace5278]

Very strong woman! Be strengthen,!

[@terrywangui2644]

She is such a strong woman.God bless the work of her hand

[@catherineismyname6068]

Struggling za single parents.... Maryann hanging in there 🙏🙏🙏God is faithful

[@rosemaryhellen1754]

A touching story. Strong lady indeed.

[@maryannmwauravlogs9970]

Proud of you namesie👌some family's waaah....this story makes me appreciate my mum plus my elder sister ❤ they have never abandoned my son and also my other sister whom also has left her 2 kids!

[@kiambinjeri109]

God I thank you for Wairimu May you continue to bless her and bring reconciliation with her parents and siblings. May your favor surround her life and her children in Jesus name.

[@spiritualwarfarechannel7141]

This lady is very strong and determined

[@joycewambui2244]

Wa some parents aki... Your grandkids.... I salute my mum aki amekaa na watoto wangu jfor ten yrs ...may God bless you gal

[@Juddie-Ndege3]

the way I love kids 😭😭 growing up without parents Aki....I once confronted my neighbor mistreating her sisters kid juu alikua saudia....if tunajuana hao watoto ningekaa na hao kwanza huyo anasema hataki boarding am feeling the pain anway mama please try to settle Sasa recover the time gone bond..money is never enough

[@veronicagitau8516]

Very painful story....Mary Ann keep on fighting and let God take care of your kids. Leaving your kids was the best decision you made in the circumstances - all I see is a strong woman and wish you all the best in life. Your kids are blessed and God who sees the sacrifice you have made will watch over them and they will come out right. Please forgive your mother, your siblings, your husband and in-laws. Let God judge them and deal with them. May God bless everything you lay your hands on.......you are blessed girl.

[@eunicechege1103]

A strong woman indeed..Ngai atuure akurathimite Ndi gulf uhoro wa ciana nindiui my last born ndamutigire ee 1year

[@3drealismdesigns497]

I can't stop thinking about the kids. Those kids would rather have their parent around than inherit plots.

[@princematters7348]

The problem is that they will go hungry

[@roseletsworkinpjs1427]

Here ready to watch part two of this episode, watching you from Greece👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@joicmartin7012]

I understand her, many who are overseas faces that situation

[@betsykinya4217]

The real picture of my parents.very toxic and jealous.but I thank God for getting me from grass to grace.

[@janekimuhu7828]

Don't worry unaenda mbali

[@agnesgachuru9947]

So sad story bt Our God does not disport anyone who trust on him.

[@jeddymoon3803]

She is strong, she didnt have a choice at first but now that she has invested,I think its time to settle in Kenya and be closer to her kids..

[@ruthkungu95]

Wazazi wakikuyu wegine ni kama wanjama..all the best kairetu..kawagige

[@gracemwangi2327]

Strong woman I salute you mamaa aki,and for those who have good parents and relative thank God don't take for granted.

[@hannahwanjiru8762]

Hope ata Mimi nitatoka na ploti aki .I say thanks coz nimeachia my grandmother my son naanamwangalia vizuri and she iz over80s God bless my shosh aki

[@mercynjagi2307]

Oiye,mungu alinde watoi wako

[@hannahwanjiru8762]

@@mercynjagi2307 thanks a lot God will do so he will protect them for me

[@jimfast-official]

I know it's hard...nmejaribu kutafuta solution hapa nkakosa,i salute you sababu your intentions ni pure for a better future of ur children...i hope mtakuwa stable soon

[@martinndaini6610]

Metha kagoni great Powerful interview I like to listen her in my life now today.

[@moreenwahu3004]

strong woman stay with your kids God will open a door for you

[@iam_empreyemprey6500]

God bless you mum,you're one in a million mums no Matterwhat you went through,you're more than a conqueror

[@janewangechi922]

Congratulations 👏🎉🎉👏🎉 your story is such a great motivation

[@AfroQueenWaMtKenya]

Wamuratha should not be a point of reference. She is an oppressed African woman , oppressed by religious patriachy and masogany with no background or education on African Trauma. She is causing damage with he ill informed advise she gives in public which usually end with the woman being blamed. Women in Kenya do what they do to feed their kids and you have other women criticizing them. Don't listen to people with no background to give advise other than the fact that they r popular. Its unfortunate. Trauma is an issue for Africans and only informed and educated people on this matter should be allowed to offer advise and remedy. Seek counseling for those kids and find out why they don't want to go back to boarding. These r institutions of trauma. I'm sure there is a reason why. Pole sana.

[@ruthmachariaofficialinspir6371]

I salute you dear. I talked about my rejection story. Families especially mothers have failed 😢

[@monimonic4446]

U are Soo strong my dear 💓......I thank God for my parents mom ,dad thank God for u, always taking care of my son ,and my big brother jaja thanks

[@milkahwatene3798]

l thank God for my sis she takes good care of my son.but aliteseka 4yrs kwa wale nilikuwa na waachia.mwenye hana mtu wa kuachia mtoto anione kando tusaidiane

[@rosenjeru5456]

I so sad that a mother can treat a daughter like that. Maryann May God give you more strength

[@MegaFlora999]

Such a determined woman. I also see a business opportunity. I wish someone can start a home which can accommodate kids of people who work abroad and treat them well. In return, the parents can pay for those services and have peace of mind

[@amazingwow326]

THAT IS TRUE FAITH. GOD IS PLEASED BY HER FAITH.

[@freshiadavida5141]

God is faithful and our shepherds to our kids 🙏🙏

[@kimmie_kez290]

I'm encouraged by Wairimu's story.

[@janenjenga5639]

Was waiting these part 2

[@moniwawarikuo2253]

Very focused and courageous lady be blessed ur going far, monicah kagoni ur great

[@nancywambui3082]

If you can build rentals by selling 2 and then you can stay with your children you can also start a small business to keep your self busy that way you will able to stay with your children

[@wangaregatuhi5507]

Waauu that's so encouraging and sad at the same time I have no words to say🙏🙏

[@magnam6807]

Try taking the kids to Ahadi schools. Many kids, whose parents are not available, remain in the school and are taken care of as if they are at home. It's a Christian school.

[@lifewithloise3422]

Where is the school located?

[@rosaliembarikiwa592]

@@lifewithloise3422 Joska

[@natashanatasha7029]

Iyo shule iko wpi please tell us gal

[@magnam6807]

@@natashanatasha7029 at Joska. It's really good and comfortable. They also teach kids life skills and the word of God. They also do very well in their exams

[@lucywachira4085]

Is it private or public

[@philomenawanjiku5094]

Salute to my mum, she is the best shish to her grand daughters God bless her, and Maryann keep up fighting for your kids, one day they will thank you for been there for them, even thou at a distance, God bless you and may he give you the strength you truly deserve, love from Bahrain

[@veronicahkelvins1137]

Mimi nko hapa Iraq (Baghdad) Big up to my mum amekaa na watoi wangu hadi my first born anajoin university

[@kawirakenya5279]

uko baghdad side gani

[@veronicahkelvins1137]

kenya zayona

[@wambuimaina7602]

You are strong woman wairimu Keep up

[@carolnjeri7800]

Can someone connect me to this lady. I am in Gulf too and my mum lives in Githurai. She recovered from cancer a few months ago. If she has no one to take care of her kids she can call her any day

[@miriammwangi3328]

I salute my baby sister...she is really a supernatural woman..God bless you and live long

[@susanmacharia701]

I know this lady while I was working in Bahrain 🇧🇭. She was my saloonist

[@assumptamuhia8826]

MaryAnn God bless you and protect your Kids,Thanks God for giving me a Caring Mom and my big Sister You took care of my daughter from day 1 until today she's 18,Only God can pay you.🙏🙏

[@rubyking9584]

God will see you through my sister with your children. Be blessed

[@Ogulmama777]

God bless you my sister. You are strong.

[@janemukami4884]

I thank God for my mum hii testimony is like mine but my mum stand with me

[@marynjenga8632]

kudos namesake....tuko gulf for the sake of our kids am proud of you my mother may God bless you nigwitikira ngutigire ciana Ngai witu angiroguturia matuku maingi mami witu ..

[@lucychugi4797]

Kairitu ka wanginge drop the mentality ya kusema ati lazima serikali ikupatie kazi..just believe in your self anzisha biashara ata ya ku supply mayai ama biz ya food ,na hutawai kosa Mungu yupo na ukimwamini hatawai kuachilia 🫂🫂🫂🫂

[@carolwarui18]

I wish she can listen 😰

[@rachelstone131]

My lady of the year… Your kids are the most expensive assets… Kudos kairitu ka Wangigi

[@truphenanjomo5571]

Strength of a strong woman,,,,may God bless you

[@judygikanga7934]

u r very hard-working lady.invest yourself in Kenya n take care for your children.famiiy comes first.

[@virginiachege9271]

God will keep those kids safe,me too I left my kids with my mother in law,now its 21/2 years I understand your pain coz its similar to mine,but am in Jordan. Our God is great 🙏

[@agneswandia3659]

God has really blessed you Wairimu, well three plots, keep the two, try and build a simple home for yourself and start a business, you stay with your children. God bless u.

[@agneswandia3659]

*i meant, sell the 3plots and keep two.

[@felistafrancis1162]

Eagerly waiting for this Monica

[@carolinemyawira7779]

Very strong lady, may God bless the work of our hands sisi wamama wa gulf,

[@mariakiky2600]

Time lost can't be recovered...I know most ladies are single mums in Saudi but it's good to bond and nurture your kids....

[@eunicechege1103]

As they eat what?

[@mariakiky2600]

@@eunicechege1103 So long as you have capital you can always start something...

[@nyarsakwa1492]

@@mariakiky2600 No woman wishes to leave their kids behind my dear, kama umebahatika kulea wako, shukuru tu Mungu

[@mariakiky2600]

@@nyarsakwa1492 I really understand it dear but believe you me some people in gulf are just party after party yet they left their kids behind...I feel sorry for the kids cos no amount of money can replace mothers love

[@bestyou5877]

They’ll eat mother’s love according to you.