The entertainment guru spoke about how certain traumas, he had to seek help and turn his life around.
In a letter, he describes how he got his health back after crawling into a dark space using a series of photos of the process to illustrate to netizens.
“This is exactly one year ago..I had deeply sunk into depression and alcohol addiction!.So nikaamua kujaribu kuacha by myself..The third day without alcohol, Withdrawal Symptoms Zikanilemea..this photo was taken after I fainted na nikajiuma ulimi Sana😰”
” Luckily nikakimbizwa Hospitali. Baadaye I had to accept that I needed a professional help and that’s when my recovery journey started nikapelekwa REHAB Na Nikasaidika..I’ve managed to Conquer Alcoholism and Depression ingawa haikuwa rahisi but through Determination na Kujikubali nimeweza Kujitoa Kwa Hio Noma Na nkarudi Kwa Hustle Zangu na Kila Kitu iko Poa Sasa. To The Almighty God Be The Glory🙏”
The reality tv star also made a rallying call to Kenyans to be compassionate when dealing with people suffering from alcoholism.
His plea was shared on his social media pages, where he used his process to recovery as an example that with enough support, one can well be on their way to recovery.
Using a picture of his tongue, he told how his addiction struggles affected him
“Kama Uko Kwa Hio situation or your family member or a friend please support them Jaribu kumsaidia don’t give up on him/her..Juu hakuna mwenye ako Kwa Hio situation Kwa kujitakia!!! They Need Us!!!#MentalHealthMatters #depression #Addiction”
In 2024, he lay hospitalized for several months, but did not disclose that until he made a financial plea.
He admitted that he had been struggling, after he was diagnosed with depression.
After hospitalization, he was transferred to a rehab centre, where the next phase of his recovery journey began in July 2024.
He was taken to the nobility Treatment and Rehabilitaiton Centre, where he indicated that he wasn’t fully aware that addiction was a disease itself.
He spent 100 days in rehab.
Here are differences between sobriety and recovery, according to Sante Centre for Healing.
Sobriety refers to not being under the influence of any substances from a specific point in time. Sobriety can be achieved through various means – detoxification programs, residential treatment programs, Intensive Outpatient Programs, sober living programs, support groups and personal commitment. You likely hear this characterized as being “sober” and its chief characteristic is what a person gave up.
Recovery, on the other hand, is a more holistic process. Recovery extends far beyond refraining from substance use. It incorporates an all-inclusive method to healing mentally, physically and spiritually; the secondary benefits include experiencing personal growth and transformation. Recovery is not one step. It’s an ongoing process understand the underlying cause of substance abuse and addiction. You likely hear this characterized as “being in recovery.” Recovery is an active pursuit and is characterized more so by what one gains.
by MAUREEN WARUINGE
