Heartbreak as Kenyan Woman Returns from Saudi after 3 Years, Meets Mum’s Grave
- Christine Asiko, a Kenyan woman working in Saudi Arabia, returned home after three years, only to find her mother’s grave
- Her emotional homecoming was captured in a TikTok video that touched many online, who shared words of encouragement and condolence messages
- Asiko’s followers were heartbroken, with many expressing sympathy and sharing similar experiences of grief
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A common phrase among people who leave their families to work elsewhere is, “We leave home to change home.”
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A home is not just about buildings; it is the people and the family that make it whole.
Christine Asiko left Kenya for Saudi Arabia to work as a caregiver and domestic help in order to make ends meet and provide a better life for her family.
She has been documenting her journey in the Gulf, regularly sharing her daily routine caring for her elderly employer.
Her videos have inspired many, helping change the narrative that all employers in the Gulf are brutal and that every experience there is negative.
What did Christine Asiko do at mum’s grave?
The middle-aged woman recently shared a video announcing her return home after three years abroad.
In the TikTok clip, she is seen dancing next to a grave fenced with wooden poles and covered in white flowers.
Asiko danced throughout the video, with a small mud house visible in the background.
The compound appeared deserted, with weeds growing up to the doorway, a sign that no one had been taking care of the home.
“Meeting my mum after three years away. Thank you, God, for giving me the strength, it has not been easy,” she captioned the video, adding crying emojis and a broken heart.
Those who understood the message flooded the comments section with words of encouragement and condolence, while others asked for clarity on what had happened.
Asiko did not, however, reveal when or how her mother passed away, leaving her followers with unanswered questions.
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Netizens react after Kenyan woman returns from Saudi Arabia
Social media users expressed sympathy, sharing similar experiences of grief and asking how she found the strength to dance. Others offered prayers, comfort, and encouragement, praising her strength and faith.
Doro:
“Woiii. I'm just wondering about those weeds. Someone could clear them, even my dad’s grave is in that state. I feel like going to clean it.”
user27346715628855:
“Where do you get the strength to dance? My mum passed away 8 years ago, and just seeing her grave gives me goosebumps.”
Joy Joy:
“My parents’ graves were stepped on so much, you can’t even tell where they are. Especially my dad’s, I don’t even know if trees were planted there.”
Strong Woman:
“It’s so hard to believe. May God strengthen you. You’ve reminded me of my mum.”
Rose Adisa:
“When I think about my situation, I lose all strength. I don’t even know how I’ll manage to go back home.”
Judy Koech:
“Take heart, sis. May God give you more strength and bless you.”
Why is Meru man’s home deserted?
In other news, TUKO.co.ke reported that a young man in Meru shared the state of his home after the death of his relatives.
Director Van Baby said things started to feel lonely after his grandfather passed away, but it got even worse following the recent death of his grandmother.
He reflected that all is vanity as he showed his followers rusted doors and padlocks that had remained locked for years.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
