'Never call me 'mum!' Those were the words of my mother after she found a new husband!

Wanja remembers her childhood so vividly. Her mother re-married when she was about six years. Her very own mother denied her a chance to go to school and instead turned her into a slave working for her elder step sisters. At her age, she would cook, clean and take food to her step sisters in school.
As if that was not enough, her mum forbid her from ever calling her 'mum' and instead ordered her to be referring to her as 'aunt.' All these, was meant to conceal that she was her child to her mother's new found husband!
Also catch part 2 of Wanja's story here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqHGgYt8iqmmjas

[@MethayaKagoni]

Wanja's story is really a shocking one. To imagine that she was put through that torture by her own mother, is so heartbreaking. May this story reach all the women who abandon their children in the name of a new found love, marriage. May we learn, that trying to keep the so called marriage at the expense of our children's well being, is like chasing the wind! Do you really think that man will love you and trust you if you have abandoned your very own blood? This kind of selfishness displayed by some women must be discouraged at all means. You brought a child to this world, take care of them. We applaud Wanja for her boldness...for speaking on behalf of thousands of children, who face rejection by the very same parents who bore them. And if we were such mothers and fathers...may we find the courage to sincerely reach out to our children and sincerely apologise to them...just before our time on earth is up! CATCH WANJA'S PART 2 HERE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqHGgYt8iqmmjas

[@dianangugi837]

😢😢

[@bettywandu9451]

Kagoni you got to interview that woman and make sure she answers why she treated this child like this coz this is slavery in the name her keeping a husband. Please, please let her answer. We are waiting feed back.

[@kensu7257]

​@@bettywandu9451 please Wanja's mother she get dead how can she answer??

[@maryann9819]

Kagoni would like to talk to you

[@eunicenjeru215]

And Wanja is such a beautiful girl.

[@faithmwangi7486]

True, beautiful, inside out.

[@loisewambui4086]

The sighs are so heavy 😢may she find complete healing ❤

[@joycemuiga6648]

Wanja is but an angel. She is brilliant and such good story teller.May God enlarge her territory every single day. Mothers! can we be more loving? even unto others kids...

[@suemakena6379]

I can understand and relate to this. One day, I will be strong enough and bond enough to share my story. Be strong. You are not alone

[@rose-ou1di]

We are many

[@anitathuku3723]

Hugs 🫂

[@annieirungu3489]

Hug's galz😢😢

[@suemakena6379]

@annieirungu3489 thank you

[@suemakena6379]

@@anitathuku3723 thank you

[@Tashagitaka1017]

The mother was punishing her because of her father who is divorced,she needs to heal.

[@mercymathenge5742]

Woi pole wanja this is so sad. Anytime I listen to this stories I thank my mom who adopted took care of me with love she never mistreated and after 30 yrs I got my biological family but still mama mlezi aliendelea kunipenda

[@agnesmitine9862]

Devil mother, this was like killing, she will never have peace

[@myonlinetherapysessions9668]

What usually happens when you locate your original parents? Do you abandon your adoptive parents and move to your biological parents?

[@queenesther7578]

I have also listened to Wanja, and one can tell she’s still hurting. I have never understood this animosity from her mother. Can you imagine Wanja is the one who ended up helping her out of her poverty

[@cirahhildah]

The pain of this story is not even about not going to school or even the labour she did,its about who made her go all through that......her own mother. Hugs wanja❤❤

[@faithgithigia5578]

Am at a loss for words. I dont think i ever heard anything like this in my entire life. Wanja is loved of God and will do her good

[@anitahchris2466]

Crying as I listen to this coz this is the story of my life. I went through it in the hands of my real aunt though its my mum who had taken me there coz she got married. 😢😢😢😢. I thank God for the neighbours who came to my rescue. To my shock instead of living with my mum, she enrolled me to a boarding school in class 3. That is another story all together. Weeee am a parent now but I can never trust any one I mean any one with my children. So in short my kids don't visit relatives without me. They don't go for sleep overs

[@monicahmbugua2451]

Same my dear same my kids don't go anywhere Wacha nikae nao sitaki

[@maryw7789]

I concur my dear

[@gracenjamba1792]

People are really broken out here 😢😢😢pole sana

[@susanngugi2489]

She was my house help ??,,

[@annekimani7070]

Am in tears, I love my kids too much, to let them suffer, no wonder the Bible says a woman can forget her own child, but God will never leave us nor forsake us.

[@maryorioro9143]

Very emotional, can’t imagine a mum can do this to a child. It’s well Wanja, you have at least spoken, believe that is a step to healing ❤

[@23568982]

Na nyina ucio ndangiconoka agithii guikara gwake,lakini mzazi ni mzazi

[@missk8647]

Toxic parents are real! I'm so sorry wanja for what you went through, and for being snatched your justice and freedom of childhood. You are so beautiful dear. Please adjust your crown and walk with your shoulders and head high like the queen you are!

[@monicahngarachu6762]

Hi Monica, This is a sad but powerful story; full of hope, forgiveness, respect, and unconditional love. You conducted the show with a lot of grace and fortitude. Thanks for a job well done, and kudos to Wanja for her genuine love for her mother and her forgiving spirit. To me, she's a living Saint.

[@rose-ou1di]

Am Wanja too and have been through so much during childhood,am a single mum of four and nobody can make me pin down my kids

[@damaris.kahunyo.5339]

Am looking at my 8 year old and it's difficult to just imagine how heartless,evil and satanic that so called mother would subject such a child to such slavery, Sending hugs 💕🤗 Wanja. I hope and pray karma catches up with her, Shame on her😠😡

[@foiwambo3636]

This is a sad story. I love you Wanja. You are so beautiful

[@JoyMaryGodWinsOfficial]

I can never choose anyone over my baby. I better stay single forever. So sorry wanja, You are destined to Greatness girl.

[@elizabethwitka3543]

I love this girl❤ i cried through her interview some years back. She has a great heart, she is beautiful and she has a wonderful voice.

[@mercymathenge5742]

It's okay to cry and the more you talk you will heal

[@janetnganga7635]

I will be civil Gathoni, but with all honesty that mother has to be the most wicked mother I have heard of this far. She is incomprehensible

[@carolinemungai5104]

The love i have for my kids,i wouldn't even comprehend. I thank God for strengthening you gal. One day i will

[@gracekamauthequeen6862]

I have listened wanja since she started sharing this sad story but I will say she is a blessed lady.... God bless you Wanja

[@judyandebe4658]

This was soo my mum but guess what out of 8kids ni mimi nimemjengea na pia am the bread winner of that family right now,yaani my mum si alinitesa weeh hadi pads ananunulia hao wengine plus panties na mimi sinunuliwi😢used to have one panty imeisha hadi bladder nafunga knots sides na sides,yaani hadi nikaanza kupata chawa😢😢😢nilikuwa nikilate kutoka shule nakuja nampata ameniwait na kuni ananichapa akiniita malaya😢😢😢na saa hizo shule yetu teacher alikuwa anaextend lessons hadi 7pm jioni,but mungu ni nani as we speak alifanya njia niko usa saa hii enjoying life

[@nyawirakaguthi3332]

Don't dear, you were not alone. You're such an angel.

[@terryroyce9202]

Leave alone a Mother, even the devil cannot treat any child like that.

[@periswaweru9229]

Even animals protect their offsprings.

[@annnjogu1248]

I thank God for Children Department offices and VCOs, Chiefs n all Administration offices who we collaborated with in Ruiru subcounty, Kiambu County in rescuing such cases, we did many of them

[@onesmuskariuki1385]

This mother should pay for this. It is not late. Even the Meru father should be punished for abetting crime to Wanja.

[@maggienjoroge836]

May God bless you wanja... You are one of the strongest few i know... Weremirie mahuru no magogo.?.. You are a she-hero...

[@alicemwangi1068]

What a sad story. She is very innocent though she went through much pain caused by her own mother.

[@susangaitho9230]

From the way she sighs, you can tell she is carrying a heavy load on her chest. May Almighty God grant you his love 💘

[@teresiawachira1034]

I listened to her story some years back. I think we need to interview some of these women who hate their children. For me, I think they have mental problems.

[@margaretirungu2665]

Am also in for this. We should hear from this parents

[@tabithamwaniki8981]

The pain kept crawling in whenever Kagoni asked the following: - "7yrs/10yrs..." - "Your own mother..." I really wish she'd listened without those piercing remarks. Really sorry for the broken heart at such a tender age. But am glad that with the opening remarks Wanja gave, it shows she gave the broken pieces to God for healing.

[@tabithamwaniki8981]

Also, it is okay to cry Wanja. Pain and healing is individual dependent... May God keep seeing you through and give you the courage to keep adjusting your crown till it feels it fits best. More grace and love to you.

[@faithmwangi7486]

It's shock, and there was no problem with her asking over and over. I would have done the same coz of disbelief. You can tell Monica was hurting to in a secondary way on behalf of Wanja.

[@susanwachira3606]

I guess she was just shocked though cause as I was watching I was shouting,Ngai!!! Mami wao???!!

[@florencewanjohi8584]

Wanja, you are not shedding tears alone. Anyone watching this is crying with you. There's a true God in heaven, that's why you survived all this.

[@Sallygytau]

This is so traumatized I'm a parent of three girls and Wanja my namesake has gone through hell, and I wonder if her mum had a sober mind? My girls my whole world. Pole Wanja cry as much as you can to heal yourself

[@margaretgakanga5838]

The way she is breathing say alot , anxiety is eating her

[@alicewangui9656]

I have never understood why a parent would choose getting married over a child. Children need to be protected by adults some of the things adults are dealing with are scars they got during their childhood. I'm so sorry wanja,you seem to be a very humble lady may God heal all these scars.

[@nancynjenga4627]

If people can speak from deep in their heart, many have gone through hell in our parents hands.

[@carolinemungai5104]

Very true

[@rosemarymurimi790]

The pain of calling your mum aunt by fire 🔥 by force

[@annwambui7034]

I treasure my grandmother allot she's my everything to

[@marinzee8615]

I love my mom, she walked out of her abusive marriage in 1995 and made a decision to raise her six children on her own, she told me she knew no man would marry her with us and she was not willing to leave us behind

[@marywangari2124]

The marriage the mother wanted to save it broke anyway. Truth wins be truthful from the beginning. Wanja u Are a beautiful woman. Heal in Jesus Name.

[@anneferguson1158]

Amen

[@annwambui7034]

It's very painful to grow up knowing your mom doesn't love you

[@janekihonge6676]

What a beautiful lady you are Nancy ❤. Remembering every bit of her painful childhood but see God's protection all through. All glory and honour to God.

[@verogithieya5839]

Woii Wanja, I have no words to tell you, but I glorify God that you still grew up despite the hardship. God bless you

[@alicewangoi9512]

she's is so geniun she reminds me of my past my mother was like that

[@kaarinyagambaluka6420]

Her sighing is saying a lot! She has not yet healed. Her mother is a narcissist. She destroyed her daughter's childhood.

[@marykamau4790]

When I listen to some stories i realized how well my parents raised me.... pole sana Nancy

[@LillyofMtkenya]

Monica you are a true ambassador.keep the good work ,I will look for you when next time ,I have a story.

[@nellykatrina4794]

Woooiyi.. it's unbelievable 😮I am great full to my mom she raised us single she didn't choose any man over us despite of the challenges of life😢

[@judynjoroge1270]

The second time am listening to her story and it still hurts to the core, toxic parents are real in many households and it is still like a taboo to even come out. One day i will have the courage to speak, been through hell and came out!

[@wangaritecla6108]

Wueh. The things our mothers have put us through! 🥲But God...let me tell you God Ametulea. May we heal and spread love.❤️

[@miriamblessed3425]

I can not choose man over my child never ever

[@user-oo3yg3es5s]

Same... Never

[@user-bw1tm4rp2m]

This is so sad ...can't hold my tears 😢😢...my auntie did the same to me ...

[@agneswaweru2853]

Very painful! She's a pretty girl.

[@pgee2184]

I have seen God in her story, because despite the hard life she went through, God never left her, He saved her🙏Hugs wanja🤗You are glowing, You are blessed.

[@vinjoproducts.4655]

So sorry, l have listened to her story in other channels,, so sympathetic,, Wanja take ❤️❤️

[@Steg2023]

Woi God please keep me abit longer for the sake of my blood kids and many others I could see them suffer, I will shout out. To wanja God enlarge your heart for your love n humility. To Kagoni Asante for hosting her to talk her heart out. Much love

[@bettyfrancis1958]

Aria maugaga ruo rutiguanagirwo ndaigua ruo ruingi mùno mami wanyu 😢😢

[@faithnjuguna-wc7lt]

I can't wait for part 2 of this painful story,Wanja is a beauty ❤

[@maryw7789]

I doubt whether that was her real mum, worse than a step mum, she was a monster,Wanja ni kuri Ngai matuiini.

[@githireflora487]

After listening to wanja stories, i shead tears. I go through same situation,

[@periswangui8485]

Litsening to this girl gives me alot of strength to move on. My own mum referred to me as 'huyu ni mtoto wa sister yangu alikufa hua namsaidia' to date the word mum cannot come out of my mouth. How someone will choose marriage over their kids is something i will never understand.

[@annngigi2319]

Woiy na venye napenda kaboy kangu heri niishi single I can never deny him

[@rehemanju]

Pole Sana.

[@georgenganga1115]

Women have serious issues.

[@rosemarymurimi790]

Were many girl,only keeping quiet.

[@kamaujuliawanjiru7056]

Very touching 😢😮 Parents..family and friends can disapoint you. Only God is the true ❤️ LOVE ❤️

[@margaretkisau2416]

But before God is the parent,what are you saying, 😭

[@elizabethgithatu9863]

Your own biological mother becomes your worst nightmare, her ex husband who's not related to you in any way becomes your savior. Kweli dunia Ina mambo

[@simonkinuthia9610]

This is so painful Spirit of rejection 😮but her mother will pay.

[@janetwairagu4462]

One day i will be strong enough to tell my story too.

[@AliceSteve]

Some stories make me appreciate my parents and God for gifting me with such parents,thank you lord and wanja you're a star keep shining girl

[@catherinekihia8844]

Shame on that woman May she never have peace till she die.

[@nville6156]

Her mother is toxic. May Wanja find peace in her heart. It's not easy and I pray for her.

[@shikushiku8486]

This story is so hard to hear…. Very sad. The mother must have a lot of trauma which she also passed on to her daughter. God bless Wanja as talking about will be part of her healing.❤

[@jerushawambui7277]

Some people do not deserve the gift of motherhood. Many women are pray day and night for children then there's this one who takes her own through hell

[@marymwaura2995]

This is unbelievably insane. My own flesh and blood, really 😢😢. My children came first even before their dad, who had been gone for the last 23 years. They're all grown in their mid thirty's and still comes first.

[@jonathankaranja5857]

You mean your children come first before your spouse? 😱

[@marymwaura2995]

I mean, what Isaid. Yes. They did

[@lucyshiru9562]

​@@jonathankaranja5857of course yes as a woman your children are the most important people in your life and there life too ,,,,,you can devorce with your spouse but you will always be a mother no matter what

[@shikungugichannel5651]

​@@jonathankaranja5857and having gone for 23 years, him coming second from kids suits him well

[@carolinemukei413]

Am so saddened by this story. I truly can’t comprehend how a mother can do this to their own child. How??. Wanja am so very sorry this happened to you. Hugs

[@agnesjared7125]

No child deserve to be treated this way no matter the owner of the child. This is too bad wanja mother deserve to face the law for mistreating a young child.

[@perpetuamunyi2339]

Heading to her channel as I wait for part two. She is one of Gods jewels, it is not for nothing what she went through, God has always had good plans for her❤

[@faithmwangi7486]

This story is so so so so very sad!!! For such a young beautiful girl Wanja. May the Lord heal all your wounds. You are strong even holding the tears i could not do that if i was the one narrating. And you still have the courage to smile. May the Lord repay you all the years the locust stole from you and for all your suffering and pain, may you receive a double portion of joy and gladness, in Jesus mighty name. Amen!

[@muthoni987]

Such mothers exist who even harm their own children. But God loves those who are hated, despised.

[@23568982]

I watched her in ruth wamuyu channel speaking fluent English and she never entered secondary school even ruth was shocked,i think it's all people with destiny undergo through problems,she has beautiful songs and a Voice

[@queenesther7578]

I have heard step mothers mistreating children. I can’t imagine this mother mistreating her own biological child.

[@kathurejane9980]

valuing a new bf than her own child imgn

[@laurahwaithira2174]

Weeh step moms wengi they are angels , nowadays biological mom's wengine ni kama mashetani.have seen several deserting small babies na they don't care

[@stellahkanini6000]

Those who were raised by loving n caring parents.....we should be thankful to God n to them....People out here have gone thru alot....

[@hannahkinjo4322]

All single mothers should listen carefully for this lady because even now their are small girls who their moms value wanaume kuliko watoto wao.Then mwishowe watoto wao wana go through hell.

[@draah3]

She's so beautiful...What a sad experience...Me im trying to put myself in her shoes but its impossible 😢

[@evamuthoni2348]

Wanja your future is bright.speaking out is a healing process.the God who created you will connect you to your destiny.God is real.

[@rosendunge4217]

😢😢😢😢monica tuko wengi wale tumepitishiwa hii life na mamazetu ni venye tu tumeinyamazia kwa roho 😢😢😢..ilibidi mi na sisters zangu tushindwe kuvumilia tukapoteanga at the age of 10yrs tukaajiriwa maid's 😢😢😢

[@naftalykahure8036]

😢

[@janengui3905]

wah!

[@uniquecritical7628]

God thank you for taking care of this girl

[@damariskibata2856]

Wah! Wanja is a strong lady I'm in tears. May God help her and bless her

[@stigym6244]

So heartbreaking 💔😭. I wish you a long and fulfilling life dear.

[@lilianmuchoki1659]

So painful that mother she was evil,my own children is my everything

[@susanwanjiku6182]

I am horrified to say the least! Wanja may God heal your wounds and make your life beautiful. I hope you mother will see this interview and see the pain she caused you.

[@fridachege43]

I doubt how she say that she has forgiven her? Too painful

[@LillyofMtkenya]

I love my children very much and I love all other children ,I even have sons from Congo

[@kariukimary]

Aki pole wanja It's okay to cry and tell your story. You will heal out of it. Mothers !mother's ! What so much of value that that you call your blood? Your own child? Why treat your baby in search a way?

[@EstherNdungu-wl5ky]

😢😢she just remanded me of my child hood pains😭

[@suzzanenjoki9547]

You girls who went thru all kind of torture should have maybe a group you share these experiences so you can heal aki😢....poleni sana

[@esthermaina9172]

This is annoying .😢 All these people, her mum, the husband, the families she was working for the hotel owners .... None had any humanity in them 😢 Ngai baba .

[@BeyondHighLife]

this Wanja is just pretty

[@angel.----]

Aki listened to her story long time aki ilifanya nikalia sana wanja God is always faithful ❤❤

[@veronicakahura111]

Am a woman with grown up children. I simply cant imagine how a mother can treat her own child this way. Wanja may God remember you.

[@kathykahara5863]

Ohhh My 😢😢😢... So how is she going to recover frm childhood trauma😢😢..only God can heal her.

[@Marywanjix4631]

Nancy, I am very sorry about your experience with your mom. You are very strong, what could have killed you only made you strong and that's why you are sharing your experience. I have no words for your mom. No words.

[@themaggiesfamily7030]

OMG i can't believe this ,how can i treat someone's child with care and love then hate my own fresh and blood .. I guess the woman was not normal at all

[@pauline2604]

This is soo rampant in Kikuyu Land who bewitched us women! As a mother why would you do this? I hope we get one to tell us why choose a Man over your own child.

[@marywanjawanjiru6567]

It's sad I feel tears.