Eldoret Mum Depressed, Starts Talking to Herself After Daughter Undergoes Head Surgery
- A family in Eldoret is in distress after 45-year-old Susan Nasimiyu was left bedridden following a life-saving head surgery
- Her widowed mother, who is caring for her, has fallen into depression and begun talking to herself under the weight of emotional and financial strain
- They are appealing for help with medical bills, diapers, and a wheelchair as they await a second surgery in December
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A family in Eldoret is appealing for urgent help after their daughter, Susan Nasimiyu, was left bedridden and dependent on round-the-clock care.
Source: UGC
This is after the 45-year-old underwent a delicate head surgery that immobilised her and changed her course of life.
How Nasimiyu fell sick
Nasimiyu's sister, Everne Wafula, told TUKO.co.ke that the sibling collapsed two months ago and was rushed to Rapha Hospital, where doctors discovered a blood clot in her head.
She underwent surgery last Monday to remove part of her skull, with another procedure scheduled for December to replace the missing bone.
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“She is helpless now; she has to be fed, bathed, and carried like a baby. She is on diapers, which are very costly, and also needs medicine for blood circulation and pain relief.
Due to the costs of medication, the family is financially drained and wondering what the next step is for them.
Nasimiyu's mother falls into depression
Wafula, who works as a house help in Kimilili, earning KSh 5,000 a month, said the burden of care has fallen on their widowed mother, who is also unwell.
The strain has taken a toll on the elderly woman’s mental health, leaving her deeply depressed and talking to herself.
The family says they urgently need a wheelchair to help move Nasimiyu around, as well as support for medical expenses and basic care items.
“This situation is breaking us emotionally and financially,” Wafula said, her voice heavy with emotion.
Well-wishers willing to help the family can reach Everlyne Blessed Wafula on 0714886879.
Source: UGC
Social media reactions
Lucina Ongwenyi
"She's been overwhelmed since nobody is coming through for her. May she find help from well-wishers and people of goodwill."
Julius Kip
"May Almighty God in Heaven see you through, dear friends."
Ni Lefty
"Life is so unpredictable; things can just change within the blink of an eye. Quick recovery to her."
Sue Zzerna:
"This is what my family is undergoing. This is the second year. May God give that mama strength because being a caregiver is not a joke."
Mother requests well-wishers to adopt her infant
Elsewhere, a 40-year-old mother is requesting willing individuals or families to adopt her five-month-old lastborn daughter.
Mercy Njambi Kinyua says her baby has become a stumbling block to her progress as she is unable to find a stable job while babysitting.
Njambi is married to a man who doesn't provide and is unable to secure work, which leaves her desiring to stabilise and move out of the toxic environment.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
