This archive report was first published on 6 August 2020.
Media personality Willis Raburu has been open about his struggles with grief after the loss of his stillborn daughter Adana in January 2020. Speaking to Churchill Raw host Jasper 'MC Jessy' Muthomi on Jessy Junction, Raburu emphasized that healing is a continuous journey.
He recalled the pain of losing Adana and how it still affects him to this day. 'It is very difficult, I don’t think people understand that kind of a loss does to you because you think about it. I don’t think there is a day that goes by that that doesn’t happen,' he said.
Recently, Raburu broke down at Nairobi Hospital while recalling Adana’s death at the facility. He urged those in a similar position to seek therapy and surround themselves with understanding friends and family. 'One, go for therapy; two have close friends around you who you can share with without judgement,' he advised.
Raburu also emphasized that the struggle with loss is personal and not time-bound. 'The healing process is a journey. I have even spoken to people who even after seven years, and of course they have gotten other children but still mourn the loss of their child,' he said.
Commenting on how news of passing was received, he advised the public against making insensitive suggestions to grieving families. 'It was a very trying time and talking about it sometimes makes me very emotional so I try not to although I’m advised to,' he stated.
