This archive report was first published on 4 November 2019.
On November 4, 2019, media personality Julie Gichuru shared a heartfelt post about her struggles with depression, revealing how she overcame a tough past to become one of the most celebrated media personalities.
At just 21 years old, Gichuru's world crumbled when her parents divorced, plunging her into deep depression and anger towards God.
"I WAS IN THE THROES OF DEEP DEPRESSION. MY PARENTS DIVORCED, DAD REMARRIED AND MUM EMIGRATED. I HAD NO HOME TO GO BACK TO. I DIDN’T HAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO COMPLETE MY DEGREE. I WAS FRIGHTENED AND ANXIOUS. I LAMENTED WITH GOD, I TOLD HIM I WAS SO ANGRY WITH HIM, BUT I STILL LOVED HIM AND I ASKED HIM TO HOLD ME TIGHT AND NEVER LET ME GO." Julie Gichuru wrote.
Despite the challenges, Gichuru persevered, taking on two jobs and studying hard to complete her education. She credits her determination and resilience for her success, saying, "I FOUND TWO JOBS AT THIS POINT AND STUDIED HARD. I DIDN’T KNOW WHERE I WOULD END UP BUT I KNEW KNOWLEDGE WOULD GET ME THERE. AS LONG AS I HAD BREATH IN MY BODY, I WAS GOING TO GET THERE."
Today, Gichuru is a celebrated media personality, known for her strong work ethic and inspiring story of overcoming adversity.
