My Mountain Of Ugly - Sherie Gakii

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  • Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
  • The pain of loss is overwhelming. For many it is stressful and confusing. Grief is a fickle thing and it hits you in ways that you are not prepared for. Sherrie Gakii opens up about the ugliness of her grief
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  • @tekkymaina4754
    @tekkymaina4754 Рік тому +30

    Thank you for sharing this ❤ my daddy passed away in the year 2019, after my youngest brother's admission to a national highschool. Results were released yesterday, he passed so well. We had gathered as a family and at the mention of how happy daddy would be, to see the boy's victory, we broke down, 😭😭😭😭 we felt his absence as if he left us a week or a month ago.. Yeah, it's a journey. Continue resting papa.

  • @mamafricatalkshow9815
    @mamafricatalkshow9815 Рік тому +2

    My dad passed away 13yrs ago,he was the life of fam get-together he was my life,quite a displinarian but I loved him so.i can relate it never gets over

  • @gracer1159
    @gracer1159 Рік тому +20

    I needed to hear this... having lost both my parents and 3 sisters and 3 brothers... I feel hollow in my heart... its very painful and the pain doesn't go away. Just Empty

  • @mwascreatives3674
    @mwascreatives3674 Рік тому +27

    "The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not 'get over' the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will heal and you will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same nor would you want to." - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

  • @Curiert3
    @Curiert3 Рік тому +8

    Loss of loved ones is very individual ..(even btwn sablings its never black and white).
    Am over 50, Dads boy, lost him 16 yrs back, for 7yrs I would cry endlessly. BUT...The most therapeutic part of your narration is when you talk of rediscovering yourself. That's the positive energy that can be consumed in its diversity ...but only when it's taken in the collect trajectory .
    ...There can never be a common solution ...

  • @irenemuya7305
    @irenemuya7305 Рік тому +7

    We never get over the loss of our loved ones......yes there is no.wrong way to grieve. 🙏

  • @beatricewanjohi886
    @beatricewanjohi886 Рік тому +5

    Thank you for sharing things people think we shouldn't talk about. The society expects one to dust off and move on like nothing happened.
    I hope that one day I will get the courage and ability to get the help I really require, grieving can be a monster. Tired of acting strong.

  • @ayanrosey8597
    @ayanrosey8597 Рік тому +3

    The ways of this fleeting world, make it hard for grievers to grieve. I’m glad you found your rhythm

  • @bethshebamuchiri607
    @bethshebamuchiri607 Рік тому +7

    I have totally 💯 enjoyed the eloquence. Sherie you're such a story teller!!!!

  • @kaylenahrapemo1683
    @kaylenahrapemo1683 Рік тому +2

    I didn't know I needed this till I bumped into this video . And after 6 yrs, the pain just felt fresh all over again.

  • @lucywambui1013
    @lucywambui1013 Рік тому +2

    Lost my dad last year and it will be 1yr next week and I can really relate with you, I have felt like you are telling my story and learnt alot from your story and hopefully this pain ends some day.... Some nights I break down after I thought am over with grieving and life is back to normal.... It never gets to "normal" after grief, learning how to handle it and taking a day at a time

  • @Chings001
    @Chings001 Рік тому +2

    Having lost both of my parents i identify so strongly with Gakii. It has been a while. You never quite heal. You just cope better.

  • @wanjirusspace
    @wanjirusspace Рік тому +2

    That sharing is so good and goes to help so many people out there. No one has to be strong for anyone else. Therapy works. Thanks Sherie

  • @psychologistfaith
    @psychologistfaith Рік тому +3

    Well done Sherie for sharing your story so boldly for the sake of many who identify with that level of grief. Thank you for creating mental health awareness as a person with lived experience, around grief and trauma, and advocating for therapy. Counselling works.

  • @The_Protagonist_4.o
    @The_Protagonist_4.o Рік тому +2

    Letting go of the ideas of strength and unlearning previous manifestations of how joy and peace should look like after experiencing deep grief ❤️‍🔥👏 My hopes to you Sherie 🫂

  • @lilianchybire9610
    @lilianchybire9610 Рік тому +2

    We grieve because we LOVED.
    I will learn to be more kind and patient to myself.
    Pole Sherrie, take the grief journey a day at a time.

  • @lucymethu1320
    @lucymethu1320 Рік тому +1

    Sweet Sherie. I still remember your gentleness like yesterday ❤️

  • @beliamaiyo
    @beliamaiyo Рік тому +2

    Shay, may self kindness and peace be your portion as you journey on. I love the courage. Hugs and lots of love

  • @360designs4
    @360designs4 2 місяці тому

    Wow, thanks for sharing sherie

  • @mutokadennis6474
    @mutokadennis6474 Рік тому +3

    Be well sherie, and papa is always with you watching over you, be happy and connect more with those around you

    • @oliviaabongo4158
      @oliviaabongo4158 Рік тому +1

      May God give healing and comfort in cases of loss of loved ones. Its so unfortunate that death is with us. Thanks for sharing your story

  • @Mugs7
    @Mugs7 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Sherie for sharing. I lost my Mum last year. I am soo broken 💔. May the Lord continue to grant you and your family comfort and strength.🙏🏽

  • @davidogweno5427
    @davidogweno5427 Рік тому +5

    Thanks for sharing Sherie. I hope that you and your family may find wholeness on this journey of healing. You still have each other to lean on and live out the legacy your Dad left. All the best, your best days are ahead of you. ❤🙏

  • @mariekasheri4689
    @mariekasheri4689 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for this,i lost my mom october 2022,am so so broken i dont even know what to do..the pain and shock as it was a sudden departure..thanks again will look into therapy.

  • @niphakhasambi9633
    @niphakhasambi9633 Рік тому

    I love your boldness gal, the eloquence is tops.Thanks for sharing your journey you have talked to many who are where you were...Hugs en more hugs 🥰

  • @MsUnderstood
    @MsUnderstood Рік тому +3

    Oh wow! This is EXACTLY what I needed to listen to! Thanks Gakii!

  • @carolm4691
    @carolm4691 Рік тому +51

    You really look like Amina Mohammed. You could pass for the dota

    • @susanmuthoni5160
      @susanmuthoni5160 Рік тому +2

      True I said the same

    • @davidogweno5427
      @davidogweno5427 Рік тому

      Yeah, there is a resemblance! 🤔

    • @eastafricanautodidact
      @eastafricanautodidact Рік тому +14

      Gakii is a Meru. A good number of aMeru people have Borana/Oromo or Somali DNA genes because Merus share borders with them. Fro Isiolo to Igembe. She could pass as Cushite.

    • @joankariuki5158
      @joankariuki5158 Рік тому

      Yes she does like her daughter or sister

    • @Christ_In_Me
      @Christ_In_Me Рік тому

      Oh yes
      I quite blinked for a while as I cross checked her name
      She's beautiful too 😍

  • @maureennjenga8850
    @maureennjenga8850 Рік тому +1

    Having buried my cousin just last week, this is exactly what I needed to listen to. #grief

  • @CS-zd8uf
    @CS-zd8uf Рік тому

    Well spoken. I look forward to starting therapy. I look forward to putting in the work, working on myself.

  • @wangarimacharia1027
    @wangarimacharia1027 Рік тому

    If you have a chance to be happy,to laught please do so nonstop..laugh out because when grieving time comes😭😭😭oh God we must break n cry… not easy.. may all of our souls heal❤❤❤❤

  • @juditholoo3535
    @juditholoo3535 Рік тому +2

    Thanks Gakii for taking the bold step of sharing. This is a great step towards healing. It'll will take a while but God will give you strength and grace together with your mom and siblings.

  • @idawairimu7093
    @idawairimu7093 Рік тому +1

    Waaa such a traumatic ordeal. May God grant you complete healing. Thanks for sharing

  • @dianaflora6156
    @dianaflora6156 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations shay for facing and dealing with your grief. You'll be okay. So proud of you.

  • @angelamubi
    @angelamubi Рік тому +2

    Oh Sherie, this is so powerful ❤❤❤

  • @charlesobonyo5454
    @charlesobonyo5454 Рік тому

    Take heart my young sisy God cares .I lost my Dady 2 years ago all u need is to trust in the Lord and surrender all to Him let us pray 4 one another. Once again pole 4 the loss

  • @JoeGachira
    @JoeGachira Рік тому +1

    Needed this.Thanks Sherie! More grace to you!

  • @CoolkenyanInisrael
    @CoolkenyanInisrael Рік тому +2

    Yeah, grief is a journey that never comes to an end.
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @cynthiamaua
    @cynthiamaua Рік тому +1

    Oh dear, sorry for the loss of your dad 💔oh grief! Losing a dear one is very painful

  • @nancyssonni8365
    @nancyssonni8365 Рік тому +2

    Sherrie is beautiful, thanks for sharing

  • @kavitandolo
    @kavitandolo Рік тому +2

    I am so proud of you Sherrie! You are so bold!

  • @hakayi9130
    @hakayi9130 Рік тому +1

    You are so bold. Thank you for sharing your story with us. 🤗❤️

  • @wangeciwatene9172
    @wangeciwatene9172 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for telling your story Sherie❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @monicakay8973
    @monicakay8973 Рік тому +29

    I buried my sister today and I am quite lost on how I'll process this grief. Just taking it a day at a time.

    • @kap849
      @kap849 Рік тому +1

      Pole sana Monica. May the Lord comfort you and your family.

    • @wanjirumwangi929
      @wanjirumwangi929 Рік тому +1

      Pole sana for your loss Monica...

    • @LK-bs1vg
      @LK-bs1vg Рік тому

      Be thou comforted. It doesn't make sense now, but, it shall be well my dear. Sorry again

    • @thedaughterofthemosthighGod
      @thedaughterofthemosthighGod Рік тому

      Matthew 5 verse 4:Blessed are those who mourn;God will comfort them....Sorry dear this too shall pass

    • @africanawang2674
      @africanawang2674 Рік тому +1

      hugs dear. I wish you fortitude, patience and strength to go through the process of grief. it shall be well

  • @symabmyk
    @symabmyk Рік тому +2

    thank you so much for sharing Sherie, this will forever be timeless. and the boldness is impeccable, proud of you!

  • @cynA222
    @cynA222 Рік тому +1

    Somebody please direct me to one of these therapists... it's time for me to face my traumas too.

  • @paullettenduta4154
    @paullettenduta4154 Рік тому

    Hope to share my story someday....good job Sherri

  • @aumaKNN
    @aumaKNN Рік тому

    Grieving is a journey allow people to walk theirs .

  • @Carolsiki
    @Carolsiki Рік тому

    Wow! Mmmh! Grief, grief, grief😢😭…….but God🙌🏽🙏🏽!

  • @o.r.a.o4105
    @o.r.a.o4105 Рік тому

    This is me know but with my mom,though I do not feel I am at a place to talk about it.

  • @mildredwanjiru5344
    @mildredwanjiru5344 Рік тому +4

    This is me after loosing my guardian a week ago.

    • @bumblebee4280
      @bumblebee4280 Рік тому

      May God remember you in this difficult season.

  • @namukabowerungah8316
    @namukabowerungah8316 Рік тому +1

    Grief. Ah!

  • @JoshuaMusau
    @JoshuaMusau Рік тому +1

    Sherie...

  • @nyagasimon9158
    @nyagasimon9158 Рік тому

    @EngageTalk where and when do you record and what do I need to attend?

    • @EngageTalk
      @EngageTalk  Рік тому

      Simon, Engage is held bi-monthly at the Kenya National Theatre. The next edition will be held on Feb 25th 2023 and tickets will be on sale from tomorrow afternoon on www.ticketsasa.com

  • @toowan7910
    @toowan7910 Рік тому +2

    Wah you look like me.

  • @desmakayando3016
    @desmakayando3016 Рік тому +2

    🤍🤍

  • @angelamubi
    @angelamubi Рік тому +2

    Oh Sherie, this is so powerful ❤❤❤

  • @johnkyalo5814
    @johnkyalo5814 Рік тому

    🤍❤️