hey Pretended to Care, Pretended to Protect Me, and Pretended to Be My Allies, He Says, But The Moment I Was Vulnerable, They Showed Their True Colors, Exposed My Secrets, Took My Money, and Left Me to Deal With the Consequences Alone
My name is Collins Otieno, and for a long time, I believed that standing together was the best way to survive life’s struggles. I lived in Migori town, where I operated a small but growing electronics supply business. I worked hard to build trust with people around me, especially those I considered close allies. We shared meals, plans, and long conversations about success and the future. I believed that loyalty was proven during difficult times. I did not know that my hardest moment would reveal who my real enemies were.
When my business was doing well, these people stood by me proudly. They introduced me as their brother, praised my work ethic, and promised to protect my interests. I trusted them enough to share sensitive information about my finances and personal challenges. When illness struck me unexpectedly and I became vulnerable, I leaned on them even more. I believed they would safeguard what I had built while I recovered. That trust became my greatest mistake.
While I was weak, everything changed. Money started disappearing from my accounts. Clients stopped calling. Rumors began spreading that I was dishonest and irresponsible. I could not understand how things were collapsing so fast. Each time I asked for clarity, they reassured me with calm voices and fake concern. Behind my back, however, they were exposing my secrets, misusing my money, and turning people against me. They watched silently as my life unraveled.
