I never thought love could hurt this much. Looking back, it all feels like one long, painful lesson. I was young and completely in love when I decided to put everything on the line for him. I truly believed that if you love someone, you stand by them no matter what it costs you. In the end, that love wasn’t returned.
We met during tough times. He had big dreams and was working hard to finish university, but money was always short. Every semester brought new stress—unpaid fees, threats of being sent away. I couldn’t bear seeing him struggle. When I got the chance to work as a domestic helper in Saudi Arabia, I took it right away. It was supposed to be temporary, just a couple of years to build a better life together.
The reality there hit hard. Endless hours, constant loneliness, missing home terribly. I skipped family celebrations, birthdays, everything. But every month, I sent most of my earnings back to cover his tuition, rent, and daily needs. I’d call to cheer him on before exams, pray for him when things got rough, and keep reminding him that soon it would all be worth it. Continue Reading https://drbokko.com/?p=35877
