My husband and I spent years building everything from scratch. We took on odd jobs, saved every little bit we could, and chased those big ideas together. Late nights talking plans, tight budgets, times when quitting seemed easier—we stuck through it all. I figured once we made it, things between us would only get better.
We’d talk about starting a real business one day, something solid in Eldoret that could change things for us and our families. Every shilling went into savings. We weighed risks carefully, always as a team. I trusted him fully, and he did the same with me. Then it happened. After all the preparation and those endless sleepless stretches, we launched our venture right here in Eldoret town. We poured in KSh 120 million – basically our whole life’s work. Opening day felt amazing. Family cheering, some media around, everyone excited. I was thrilled.
But something shifted in him soon after. He pulled away a bit. Started handling big decisions alone, which wasn’t like us. Our old partnership faded. He’d brush off my input, get short when I spoke up, and focus more on being in charge. The guy I’d built this with suddenly felt different. I brought it up gently, reminding him of what we’d overcome. Those hungry days just to save more. But his responses came out harsh. I ended up feeling small again, something I hadn’t in a long time. It really stung. https://drbokko.com/?p=35768
