Elizabeth Mwende mentioned her lover would go to great lengths to ensure she never got in touch with other people. Smashing mobile phones against wall Mwende, who said she did not have a family, said her lover would interfere with any relationship between Mwende and the other party. Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Mwende said her lover had broken many mobile phones to keep her in the dark. “He would smash my phones against the wall or use a hammer to destroy them. If he saw me with a phone or even talking to someone else, it was an issue. As though that was not enough, he stopped me from leaving the house. I was to sit tight and take care of the kids, but that was tough,” she explained. What to do if lover does not provide The Nyeri-born single mum said she could barely sit idle at home as her lover seldomly supported them. She was compelled occasionally to get out of the house, seek some menial jobs, and get food for the kids. “He was not a provider. He barely cared about us, but there was little I could do in that toxic relationship,” she shared. Social media reactions Netizens weighed in on her story and the challenges she had been through and flocked to the comments section with encouraging words. @philipndiema2228: “She needs medical treatment, shelter, food, and school support for her children. Besides that, she also needs love and therapy.” @svempire347 “This interview broke my heart. I wish I were there to hug you. Lord, have mercy upon her life and her children.” @jdezeeuw6540: “This young woman has been treated like trash. Please give her some hope.” Should women leave toxic relationships? In another story, a Nairobi woman advised ladies to leave unhappy relationships. Evangeline Ngungi, a determined and resilient mum of one, knew the power of setting boundaries and valuing oneself. She cautioned ladies against allowing their partners to treat them anyhow. She said if one’s partner believes they will endure whatever is thrown their way, they test the limits without hesitation.
BY JOHN GREEN