'Im A Solitary Soul And Ive Made Peace With That,' Janet Mbugua Reveals

Piece by: Grace Kerongo
Lifestyle

Many people know Janet Mbugua as a influential powerful media personality who will kill you with her effortless charm. Which she actually is, anyway.

But the side of the Citizen News anchor that most people don't get to glimpse at, is her introverted side. Away from the glow of the lights and camera.

Janet revealed this side of herself when stating her New Year's resolution.

She wrote in her blog, "I’m a solitary soul and I’ve made peace with that. I’ve always been a lone ranger, especially when it comes to getting things done. Although becoming wife and mother has somewhat changed that, allowing me the chance to truly appreciate the company of close family and friends, I still find myself drifting off at times, in mind, body and soul.

Since high school I’ve been branded awkward, different…many adjectives, few truths to them. Be that as it may, I’ve come to accept that I have my own way of thinking and coping that may or may not make sense to anyone. With the new roles I now have in my life, I’ll please people less, and that's ok too. As long as I’m sticking to my truth and being respectful, I can’t compromise on that."

Janet Mbugua also penned a poem that shows her inner trial and triumphs.

“If they could speak, these parts of

me that say nothing but give everything away,

they would be silenced no more.

Every secret, every trial, every utterance

I’ve tried to conceal and sweep away

would come back to reveal my truth,

so that I may be silent

no more.

At last, at last”