The pain of a mother

We have all had of the saying ‘uchungu wa mwana aujuae mzazi.’ This saying carries a much bigger meaning than what most of us think. The pain of a mother is first evident when she gives birth to a child; some say the pain can be compared to being burned alive. It is this pain that forms a unique bond between the mother and the child.

Sometimes when I do things that piss off my mum I can’t help it but feel guilty. Mothers do all they can to protect us from any harm, even if they will hurt us a little bit. They bought us the best clothes when we were young, always made sure we did not sleep hungry and try as much as possible to give us a comfortable life.