A Nairobi woman has recounted the devastating end of her 14-year marriage after discovering her husband engaged in an affair with their housemaid. Mercy Adhiambo, a mother of four, detailed a profound sense of heartbreak and betrayal following the discovery, which was compounded by the reception of explicit images and videos of the illicit relationship.

Mercy met Emmanuel when she was 21, already a mother to one child, while he had three. Their union was solemnized after he paid her dowry, and at 23, Mercy embraced her role as a stepmother, raising all four children as her own. The foundation of their marriage began to crack when Mercy found condoms in Emmanuel’s possession, leading to confrontations that were met with dismissal and escalating emotional abuse.

Despite facing personal health challenges, Mercy remained committed to the marriage, prioritizing the well-being and stability of her children. Her emotional distress intensified upon learning of Emmanuel’s affair with Sele, the maid from a neighboring household. This discovery coincided with Sele’s resignation and Emmanuel’s subsequent withdrawal of financial support for his family.

Mercy’s pursuit of the truth led her to Nyeri, where she located Emmanuel living with Sele. During a tense confrontation, she overheard Emmanuel referring to her dismissively as “just a housemaid,” a remark that deeply wounded her. The betrayal escalated when Emmanuel subsequently sent her explicit photographic and video evidence of his infidelity with Sele, inflicting significant emotional pain.

Despite the profound breach of trust and the painful dissolution of her marriage, Mercy has maintained her commitment to all four children. Notably, Emmanuel’s children have chosen to remain with her, a testament to the strong bond she has cultivated. She identifies her children as her primary motivation and the driving force behind her resilience in the face of adversity.

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