I Gave Them Everything I Owned and Trusted Them With My Biggest Dreams, She Says, And They Turned Around, Took My Money, Spread Lies About Me, and Left Me With Nothing Except the Memory of How Easily They Betrayed My Heart and Mind
My name is Nancy Achieng, and for a long time, I believed that love and trust were the strongest foundations anyone could build on. I lived in Kisii town, where I had worked hard for years to establish a small beauty and cosmetics business. I was proud of how far I had come. I did not inherit wealth or connections; everything I had came from long hours, sacrifice, and belief in my dreams. The people closest to me knew this, and that is why their betrayal hurt deeper than words can explain.
When success began to show, I brought them closer. They were friends I trusted like family. I shared my vision openly, spoke about expanding my business, and even allowed them to help manage finances and suppliers. I believed that growing together was better than growing alone. I trusted them with my savings, my plans, and even my personal struggles. I never imagined that the same people encouraging me would one day use everything I shared to destroy me.
The downfall started quietly. Money began disappearing from my accounts in small amounts. When I asked questions, I was told not to worry. Customers suddenly stopped coming, claiming they had heard negative things about me. Some suppliers refused to work with me, saying my business was unstable. I felt confused and scared. Every explanation I received sounded reasonable, and because trust blinded me, I accepted them all. I didn’t know I was being slowly emptied—financially and emotionally.
