What value do you offer others that they'd come running if you were in trouble? The Importance of Communities Today
Wambui Kuria
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Yes, we're still in touch, part of the same WhatsApp group with my colleagues from my first job back in 2015 at Safepak Limited.
Our bond runs deep, we have shared the highs and lows of life. It's a story that could fill a book.
This photo takes me back to my traditional wedding in 2016, where they stood by me, I also remember the wedding photo, them tossing me in the air in celebration
?? Reflecting on our lives today, especially as women, independence, self-sufficiency, and self-love—all tremendous ideals I champion—come to mind. Yet, observing how my dad and mom raised me, and witnessing the unwavering support Dad received from his four lifelong friends, resonates deeply.
From high school, where one of his friends used to pick me up because we didn't have a car, to my wedding, their constancy has been a guiding light.
?? It's got me thinking about why communities of people with shared values are so vital. I emphasize the importance of quality people around us. In today's world, grappling with mental health challenges, we've become a solo generation.
People feel lost because those they turn to often judge, or we lack the friendship-building skills our parents possessed.
?? Men still gather for drinks every Friday, but us women? We often feel like we don't belong. What are we doing with our social lives? In this picture is my best friend Dorren—a girl who wasn't the wealthiest in our group but had the most generous heart.
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When I hit rock bottom—depleted by fertility treatments, job losses, and debt—she stepped in.
She took out a loan for me, and when she calls, I sprint. In fact, we all do. I remember how we traveled from all corners of Kenya to Nyéri for her special occasions because she never missed ours.
?? When I left the corporate world, I felt the weight of isolation. That's when the idea of building a community struck me. Now, we're gearing up for physical events thrice a year, with one coming up this weekend.
?? So, here's my key question to you:
What value do you offer others that they'd come running if you were in trouble? What networks have you built, or are you self-sufficient?
I know it's tough finding people with shared values, but what if you could find that connection here at WABS ?
?? Join us for lunch this Saturday, and let's see if we're a match.
You don't want to navigate this life alone, do you?
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6 个月One thing I have loved about being in a community, you can express yourself freely without being judged. A thought-provoking piece Wambui Kuria
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6 个月What a thought-provoking piece, Wambui Kuria. It got me thinking about the value I offer to those around me.
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6 个月Communites are what keeps us going strong. It is the one thing in common with those that have a long life
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6 个月Wow! Nice and proactive friends is what we need in our times of need Wambui Kuria