- A granny was spotted carrying polythene bags in which she ferried her cans, which she collected by the roadside and near people’s homes
- She opened up about her family, having lost all her children and husband and being left to fend for herself after her other relatives abandoned her
- The 75-year-old’s story moved social media users as they flocked to the comment section to pen moving messages
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Life can take a drastic turn, especially after the loss of loved ones, changing someone’s life completely.
A granny has shared how the heartbreaking loss of her family members drastically changed her life, forcing her to find ways to survive on her own.
She was spotted collecting cans by the roadside, a sight that left many sympathising with her and wondering about her family.
Granny opens up about her children
“A 75-year-old widow who survives by collecting cans has said that all her children and her husband passed away, forcing her to struggle on her own to earn a living,” the caption read.
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When asked about her family, the hardworking grandmother said she had many children, but none of them was alive to care for her.
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All of them had passed away, leaving her with a few relatives who could not fully support her because they also had families and responsibilities of their own.
“I gave birth to many children, but God took them away. I remained alone with my relatives, but they also have families to care for. They are not financially stable, so taking care of me became difficult. I resorted to collecting and selling cans as my main source of income because I have no one else to rely on,” she said tearfully.
Granny opens up about husband
Sometimes, she goes for more than a month without seeing any family members or receiving any form of help, pushing her to continue searching for income-generating activities.
She also painfully spoke about her late husband, who died a few years ago, leaving her to face life alone.
“God loved him and took him. When he was alive, life was slightly better because we used to support each other. I started collecting cans long before he passed away. I told him we were already old and there was no hope of having more children. So he allowed me to do this work. He gave me his blessings and permission to work,” she added.
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The elderly woman carried the cans in large polythene bags, moving from one place to another in a bid to raise money for her daily needs.
Netizens sympathise with 75-year-old granny
Social media users were deeply touched by her story as they flocked to the comment section to share emotional reactions.
therealdundu_jr:
“She even asked her husband for permission to collect cans, and he agreed. There is a lesson in that. Please share grandma’s number so we can help her. May God rest her husband and children in peace.”
eliasjons:
“Congratulations to the journalist for highlighting this story. As @mtarawanjefoundation, we request her contact or that of someone close to her so we can reach out and support her.”
bernadetha_kilegu:
“To those who mock people without children, saying children will take care of you in old age, listen to this woman saying she had many children. Pray for your children and never think you are above God.”
rajabumitau3:
“In other countries, elderly people like her are supported. In Tanzania, corrupt leaders steal while ordinary citizens continue suffering without assistance.”
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asiyahabdallah:
“Grandma is very humble and content despite her struggles. She is a good person. May God bless her through her work and the people around her. Let us help her.”
Kikuyu granny, 100, abandoned in mabati house
In another story, an elderly woman, reportedly aged over 100, was found neglected and locked away in the Kikuyu area, worrying neighbours and members of the community.
Although the outside environment looked decent, she was alone in a dimly lit room and appeared frail and isolated.
Residents called for urgent intervention to rescue the elderly woman and improve her living conditions.
Source: GossipsNG
