Mwizi Aliyebadilika: How I left crime behind after being caught
I never imagined I would become a thief, but hunger and desperation can change a person. In Embu town, jobs were scarce, and I was surrounded by friends who believed stealing was the fastest way out of poverty. At first, it was small things phones, shop items, quick money. But each time I succeeded, I felt less human and more trapped.
Eventually, I was caught. The humiliation of being dragged through the streets, seeing my mother cry, and hearing people call me worthless was the lowest moment of my life. I thought prison would be my future. But instead, my family begged for another chance, and someone suggested I seek help from a traditional doctor who worked with troubled youth.
What surprised me was the compassion. I wasn’t cursed or insulted. I was listened to. For days, I was guided through reflection, herbal remedies for anxiety, and spiritual grounding that helped me confront the truth: I wasn’t evil, I was lost.
Healing gave me clarity. I apologized to those I harmed. I started working honestly, even if the pay was small. Today, I speak to young men about second chances. I was once a thief, but healing helped me become a better man.
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