I never thought that a single moment of clarity could change my life forever. My name is Wendo, and I am a man who once allowed greed and pride to rule my decisions. After the death of my younger brother, I claimed his land, thinking it was mine by right. The land had been his only inheritance, and I saw it as an opportunity to secure my family’s future. I didn’t consider the pain and suffering it would cause my late brother’s children. I took the land quietly, believing that no one would challenge me.
Months passed, and life seemed normal on the outside. I had built a small house and even started a maize plantation. But on the inside, something was wrong. Peace had abandoned me. I could no longer sleep at night, and anxiety and guilt gnawed at me relentlessly. Every time I looked at the land, I felt as if the earth itself was judging me. My health began to deteriorate; I became weak, anxious, and lost interest in everything I once loved.…CONTINUE READING
