Christine Njeri Makena, one of the pioneer actors who made Tahidi High what it is today has moved Kenyans to tears after sharing a heartwrenching story.

In an interview with NTV on Unscripted with Grace segment, Makena, who's a journalist at BBC narrated how her father infected her mother with HIV/AIDs. Both her parents have since succumbed.

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In the story titled Forgiveness, Makena, who grew up in Nakuru, revealed that it was at the age of five that she first saw her father abusing her mother.

It was the first time I ever experinced my dad being violent. It is a moment that still strikes me so hard because I was five, it's still vivid.

The abuse continued throughout their marriage but their mother used to encourage them that one day their father would change.

I battled with something called "I love you dad but I don't want you to be my father". I struggled with days where my mum would sit me down and tell me 'imagine he will change. Don't worry guys.

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It would get to a point, I would ask my mother 'Why are we still with him?. Even my relationship with him would be just greetings. But is 'i don't want you to be my dad' I was terrified.

I  grew up and later on in life, right now is when I'm going through Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)..over 20 years later.

Faith Barasa: Looking at you,one cannot know what you went through Christine. You are amazing and also very beautiful.Take heart and now that you've found your purpose,I hope that you'll change as many lives as possible. My story is almost the same as yours and I'm hoping that one day we can meet so that I share it with you

Gatwiri Faith: Hugs dear one.... My dad was abusive too to my mom and we grew in a very tough home... I hated life cz my mom never talked abt it... I wish msalame i will one day stand and speak my story

Gacheri Muthee: Thank you Christine, Thank you for sharing to some of us it's still hard to come out and share. I totally relate to your story. My dad was diagnosed wit HIV back in 2000 though he was not violent but promiscuous and passed on a year later. I was in class 4 when he passed on and I really didn't understand what was happening. In shags at school other people could mock me and laugh at me and I even hated going to school. Mum could also not face me and tell me that she was also sick though she could go for monthly clinics.A year later I found a document in mum's handbag which had her Hiv status written on. And every day I was scared that I will lose her. I was afraid that when I go to school she will be dead by the time I came back. That made me to cherish every moment with her and remind her to take her meds and to eat a balanced diet even though it was not always available. But thank God because she is a strong woman and He Has kept her so far. fast forward years later and she is still alive and healthy and she even has held my son her grandchild and I can't wait to see what God has still in store for her bcoz He is not yet done with her.

Miss Dee: I went to High School with Christine. she was always so jovial I am shocked she was going through all this. I pray she finds peace my dear.

Alicia Kyee: Sad. Have been struggling to forgive, at some point I get depressed but listening to your story today am encouraged

Mpuria_makena:  You're very strong...I learned alot thanks for sharing your story Makena

Minniemrs: Behind that cute smile is a brave girl. @makenanjeri your interview made me 😢you spoke my heart. Lost my mum many yrs ago and haven't healed yet...God bless you for coming out strong and brave. I haven't forgiven my dad yet hope one day i will...but @sowairina blessings for the great work Ma'

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Nancy Rivera: I went through the same growing up my dad beat my mom so much then he stopped drinking when I was 18 then because of Kenyan culture everything is swept under the rug but it came to affect me as a 30 something old woman depression, couldn’t keep a relationship with men. Thank God my hubby found me and loved me through this I get so sad sometimes and anxiety attacks but one day at a time . I moved to the US and honestly forgot about my family. Especially my dad. Yes women leave abusive husbands. And my mom always said she stayed because of us kids doesn’t make sense

Claudine Tess: Plz how can I reach christine we need to go through the healing process together

Pius Nzioli: Wewe ni shujaa makena.... The greatest gift you gave to your father was forgiveness.. I salute your heroism and faith.

Wambui Jed: This is so powerful. May God guide you as you go about your purpose. I can relate to your story so so much having gone through a similar ordeal growing up.