Lawyer Donald Kipkorir has recently shared his thoughts on a common practice that has been bothering him: being invited to funeral WhatsApp groups by people who were not there for him during a difficult time.
Kipkorir expressed his frustration, explaining that during his mother’s long and painful battle with cancer, many of his friends and acquaintances did not reach out to offer their support.
According to him, it was only his closest friends who stood by him during this trying period.
Kipkorir’s mother fought cancer for an extended period, and her passing left him emotionally drained.
While dealing with his grief, he realized that many people, who he had known for years, were noticeably absent when he needed them most.
He found that this lack of support was especially evident during his mother’s illness and hospitalization.
He said that although his best friends (BFFs) were there for him, others chose to stay away.
However, Kipkorir found it puzzling that the same people who had not been supportive during his own time of need now contacted him during their own losses.
They wanted to add him to WhatsApp groups for funerals of their relatives or distant connections.
This inconsistency in behavior has caused him to feel frustrated and confused about the nature of some of his relationships.
In his post, Kipkorir said, "When my mum suffered from painful and debilitating cancer for long and which she succumbed to, most of my friends and acquaintances didn’t look for me.
Of course, my BFFs were there. So, I don’t understand when they lose their kin and distant relatives, they want to add me to funeral WhatsApp groups."
His message has sparked discussions online, with many agreeing that it is important to show genuine care for others, especially in their times of need.
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