PART 1 - I grew up in privilege yet ended up on the streets! - Solomon Kilanga Shared Moments

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You can reach my guest, Solomon Gitau Kilanga on +254715874094
Through his heart-rending story, Solomon takes us on a journey through the twists and turns of a privileged but confusing upbringing, his "harmless experiments" with alcohol as a teenager, and his eventual addiction. Denial and blame games that followed eventually rendered him homeless.
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@Mkurugenziii 2 года назад

Gitau Kilanga's wisdom and Eloquence is unmatched! A true storyteller in deed.

@SharedMomentswithJustus 2 года назад

A great story-teller he is. Kama Mkurugenzi

@Mkurugenziii 2 года назад

@@SharedMomentswithJustus 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Ala! Ushanimulika?

@SharedMomentswithJustus 2 года назад

Hakuna pa kujificha tena 😁 sasa uje kwenye show ya wazito hapa tuchape story

@Foods254 2 года назад

Yes he's indeed a good story teller. @sharedmomentswithjustus, Kindly bring Abel on the show too

@ejaybeauty 2 года назад

Haiya Mkuru ako huku. @Abel Mutua, hii story najua unaeza ichapa vizuri sana. Bora tu you credit the source and the owner of the story. Ama aje @shared Moments with Justus?

@marthawambui7593 2 года назад

Parents need to seriously pray for their firstborns, we rly fight battles we don't understand

@solomonkilanga 2 года назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Ie8USJ497XQ.html Check out this trailer - Chokora Chronicles by Solomon Kilanga Kindly subscribe as we share lessons learnt along the way on this journey of life. Main story premieres tomorrow Sunday 15th May at 7:30pm.

@favouredblessed2631 Год назад

Kabisa

@anneanjao7008 Год назад

In addition, parents need to up their game too. Just give your child time. Plenty of time.

@wairimuthiongo3344 2 года назад

2 minutes in and I already have a life lesson... 'The wound is mine, I should stop the blame game'

@SharedMomentswithJustus 2 года назад

Keep digging, there're quite a number 🙏

@mercywambui33 2 года назад

The eloquence..still speaks like a rich kid. Thank you for sharing this story…now l know better..

@DiKajigi 2 года назад

Man! This is such a sobering conversation. Everyone knows an alcoholic. At this rate, I feel like we all have an alcoholic in the family. In our generation, we have lots of functional alcoholics even in our workplaces. It’s scary to know how the scales can tip with addition of some life pressure and a person becomes completely redundant and dependent on alcohol. The perspective of male homelessness is also heartbreaking…and absolutely true. How many times have I even said to myself: Why is a completely healthy man out on the streets begging when he could be doing something to earn a living. I have said this from my point of privilege without seeing just how homelessness completely diminishes a person and breaks them down to almost nothing. How if they cannot even get documents like IDs, they are pretty much screwed before they even start. Gitau, your story is so powerful. There is a reason you lived to tell the tale. Especially now that we can see how men live with traumas that they never share, as society keeps heaping expectations on them without a safe space to decompress because they were taught to “jikaza kimwanaume”. I am also praying for my own loved ones who are on the path of self destruction from alcohol addiction ♥️

@SharedMomentswithJustus 2 года назад

@Di Kajigi we're all guilty when it comes to that statement... "Why is a completely healthy man out on the streets begging when he could be doing something to earn a living." So much to learn from this story. Solomon God is using you to change the world in many ways you might not know

@salomemueni100 2 года назад

This man is a full book to be read by our government, society, and everyone at large..his back ground and where he is today..I can refer him as a life changer if given a opportunity to do so for not only kenya but entre world..this book cannot be assumed in any way..God kept you safe so that today you lead many to his glory..👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@guru5173 2 года назад

This should be put in a book or a movie and commissioned in all Kenyan high schools.

@solomonkilanga 2 года назад

@geraldsijenyi8144 2 года назад

'You look at the logistics and you realise you are not an amoeba and a woman is necessary for the mix' great narrator.

@dukeofrideshare 2 года назад

🤣🤣🤣. That was very figuratively spoken !

@kingdavidlynk 6 месяцев назад

@@dukeofrideshare You also heard, 'You submit your paperwork' 🤣🤣

@dukeofrideshare 6 месяцев назад

..hehehehe. that one also got me. I've had to watch this interview more than 3 times , esp on my low esteem days , and always lifts my spirits up.. 😂😂😂😂😂

@Auntie134 2 года назад

What an eye opener. This story has taught me not to judge the homeless and be kind to them

@chrisgitaka2553 2 года назад

Another great story. The other side of the penny that has not been spoken about, the owners of those lodgings and those cheap bars, who are themselves very rich, but suffer a whole host of other problems. Life style diseases, s.t.i, rebellious and lost offspring etc etc and the irony is that their offspring become the next generation of users and not owners of those establishments. And offspring of reformed users become the next generation of owners, a reversal of roles as it were. The irony, the irony, the irony. And the arrow of time continues to fly ever forwards and all that remains are the names of ancestors echoing down the generations.

@wangechiwangareassociatead4345 2 года назад

This channel tells sobering stories in a calm way and give us hope.

@SharedMomentswithJustus 2 года назад

Thanks @Wangechi 🙏

@SharedMomentswithJustus 2 года назад

WATCH PART 2 HERE: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--Cq77kcr4js.html You can reach my guest, Solomon Gitau Kilanga on +254715874094 Through his heart-rending story, Solomon takes us on a journey through the twists and turns of a privileged but confusing upbringing, his "harmless experiments" with alcohol as a teenager and eventual addiction. Denial and blame games that followed eventually rendered him homeless. To share your story with us, kindly send an email to sharedmoments.tv@gmail.com or WhatsApp number +254703372553 Donate and support our work, through Mpesa Till number 9207675 or PayPal: www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted... or Mpesa send money to +254703372553 You can also join @Shared Moments with Justus MEMBERSHIP now! to get access to perks: ru-vid.com/show-UCAvd... Subscribe & Follow us on: instagram.com/sharedmomen... facebook.com/sharedmoment... twitter.com/_sharedmoments Makeup by: Ejay Beauty Producer: Justus Nandwa Production Manager: Esther Josephine CREW Gideon Nandwa Joash Anaminyi Marvin Omukuba Jerusha Selah

@salomekiragu961 2 года назад

Such an eloquent and well self -taught man. The devil is the accuser of the brethren. I pray God restores your destiny and you get to experience his will and glory.

@christinegakure882 2 года назад

Everything happens for a reason. If this man never went down this route we would not have had someone to humanize street people to us, someone like us, who wasn't an orphan or an abused runaway who fell through the cracks. He could be any of us and tomorrow when we see a street person we will remember this guy who really is just like any of us, we dehumanise street people so much. He has helped us have more compassion and understanding for them. Wherever they may be in their struggle with addiction they are still human beings just like the rest of us. Thanks for helping us understand and relate to addicts and street people , I have learnt a lot from you.

@cliffmugambi 2 года назад

this story is sending chills down my spine

@KumbiraiDhliwayo 2 года назад

As a recovered Alcoholic this hits differently....

@wabiubeatrice3491 2 года назад

A story loaded with lessons,...how i wish that the people in my generation can learn that the only solution to issues is approaching them head on ,alcohol and drugs can only create more problems.

@joewayne6775 2 года назад

True

@afropages6177 2 года назад

Pole sana Kaka Solomon, this is so heartbreaking yet eloquent and educative on the other hand. "The wound is there for you to carry, quit the blame game." Thanks for these words.

@MrsMabusu 2 года назад

You’re an excellent narrator! I love your voice and could listen to you all day. Thank you for sharing this. As a mother I think having a good relationships with my children from the time they are young is very important. Loving our children unconditional is important

@Deedee-psalm34-7 2 года назад

I am only 21mins minutes into the video and I had to take a pause on 'most vulnerable people are in church' now that was a show stopper right there! Thank you so much.

@SharedMomentswithJustus 2 года назад

I hope you managed to finish @Deedee coz part two is something else and is coming up tonight 7.30pm

@Deedee-psalm34-7 2 года назад

@@SharedMomentswithJustus Watching right now. Thanks

@monicakomen2133 2 года назад

Very inspirational story, childhood trauma, the invisible wounds! May God keep you strong mr Solomon, you have done well to discover who you are! Happy ending! It doesn’t matter where you start.

@terrygolda4525 2 года назад

The narration has given a clear picture of street life. Boychild misery clearly portrayed

@SharedMomentswithJustus 2 года назад

So sad. Its a wake-up call

@carolineschumacher8176 2 года назад

Amazing how insightful and eloquent. Hard to imagine the for times you skipped school. You went through that experience and learnt out of it. That’s the important thing. It’s great that something came out of it and you are now helping others.

@kui_peaches 2 года назад

I can totally relate to the fact that teenagers get lost... My parents used to wonder why I changed so much from the 'good girl' they had yet they had given me everything I needed. But what they don't understand is that sometimes the influences and peer pressure may get to us, so that we can get validation from people at times or for the hype and we don't know any better. We don't know this until we become older and realize the mistakes we did. One thing that I've promised myself is to guide my child and support and guide him especially emotionally and mentally. Because sometimes it's not the child... It's that he's lost. Thank you for the inspiring story.

@julietmbugua5151 2 года назад

I was so close to this. I thank God I took a U-turn. alcoholism is bad. 😢

@Love-pd8lz 2 года назад

This is so inspiring, as someone who has a functional alcoholic brother, as a family we never know what to do

@josephinemakunde9363 2 года назад

I also ran out of patience, strength and ideas on my bro,its sad

@untoldstoriesofafricanhero7819 2 года назад

Wow! This is like a suspense thriller..... quite the story teller and comedian..... "In 3 hours we had courted,married and consumated the marriage" "unalewa na chawa zinalewa".... He was gifted right from the beginning common with addicts....can't wait to hear part 2 and 3.... Great story packed with life lessons.. he is co author material ...says a storyteller...ako premier League...wish him the best.. kudos Justus.... told you I like tales by warriors ...

@SharedMomentswithJustus 2 года назад

Solomon is a warrior for sure! Wait for part 2 and you'll be amazed by what he's doing! His storytelling skills are 👌

@untoldstoriesofafricanhero7819 2 года назад

I know one thing that he talked about that am passionate about that I want to write a book about...he would be very resourceful...nikimaliza my many pending stories for justice in collaboration with Justus.....am sure we shall meet authors club yangu still handpicking my hero's.

@untoldstoriesofafricanhero7819 2 года назад

@wdeshow1531 2 года назад

This Guy is on another level, the kizungu👌 top, and very well spoken. Am happy I have watched him of course is a touching story. Thanks soo much Sir for sharing your story.

@betty541 2 года назад

He's a mesmerising narrator..I was glued! And I learnt a lot too, thank you.

@annettemainga9436 2 года назад

Sad truth. Very educative. You are a very intelligent man. Thanks for coming out like that to educate us.

@SharedMomentswithJustus 2 года назад

You're right @annette, He's very intelligent

@ejaybeauty 2 года назад

My take home: The most vulnerable people are in church. Your guard is down and you are not suspicious of anyone. You can easily trust anyone who approaches you in church and start addressing them as brother and sister so and so

@SmartEdgeMedia 2 года назад

True 👍

@seseih-Barney 2 года назад

What got me was the part he said that the women you drink with you don't marry them.my heart goes to the young girls clubbing at 30 n above

@carolinewairimu8999 2 года назад

Very powerful story! The narrator is very eloquent and engaging through out. I loved it👊🏽

@Salim-ko3pp 2 года назад

Happy and proud of you.....I saw you at our beloved school,UPPERHILL SCHOOL....alumni that will always stay in our hearts....🤗

@luckydaniel8396 2 года назад

Which year

@nomatusi7514 2 года назад

That first drink, cigarette, drug etc is the worst thing that can ever happen to a person.

@carolinekamya2339 2 года назад

Trauma is the first - then addiction follows -

@dinahchai8186 2 года назад

"Moments with you Justus", the life stories you collect, but THIS STORY of a man raised in riches, IS A BOMB! Educative, inspiring and mind opener. Thanks for a job well done 👌.

@SharedMomentswithJustus 2 года назад

Thank you so much @dinah chai. Let's share this widely, it might just save someone

@xpresstv7689 2 года назад

This is one of those stories that shows how to through trials to get to your purpose. I have watch similar stories but this guy has told it the best ... it has opened my eyes to things that I would have never thought about. When he said 80% of children's home don't have am exit plan it hit me like tonne of rocks.

@monicamuli 2 года назад

This reminded me of compassion to my fellow humans.

@hellenndege4983 2 года назад

Waa! This is a story I can't afford to miss🙌🙌

@chreyspolskagondu1788 2 года назад

😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 the english command in him,,,, super 👍👍👍👍👍

@Foods254 2 года назад

I know right

@emkaytv4146 Год назад

Am mid-way through the video but wah!!!! a true storyteller...I can now understand what people go through.

@carolineguwatudde1007 2 года назад

Wow thank you for this eye opening account. Kudos to you for coming out and making the initiative to help others who are going through your journey.

@schawanji 2 года назад

Wow, thank you for sharing your story have learned a lot. watching from Zimbabwe

@raychelleinjete4024 2 года назад

This is absolutely amazing! These are the stories we need to hear.

@justinamusyoka4986 2 года назад

I've got many relatives trapped like this yet they'd good upbringing,i pray we get early interventions to stop this stories because very few recover to tell the story.

@erickabuthia3213 2 года назад

God bless this man more and more!

@suihtflava 2 года назад

I love this guy! What a story! Thanks for sharing

@sarahtamale8109 2 года назад

So touching.thanks for opening up.i have been there too.now in personal rehabilitation after 15yrs of addiction.am strong now 4yrs sobber

@solomonkilanga 2 года назад

@carolinecongo1179 Год назад

All the best in your journey of recovery

@pattaika3507 2 года назад

i learned alot he is full of wisdom and a best version of himself life experiences are good teachers

@gari929 2 года назад

Insightful and Powerful revelations. We should never be judgemental but instead be more understanding & accommodative.God Help us.

@njerimburu8052 8 месяцев назад

Hearing things from the other side shines a light on just how hard things get for street persons and how we have completely ostracised them. No human deserves to live that way😢😢😢

@njerindungu2467 2 года назад

Sharing this with all the family members I know living with this challenge. Thanks for being so candid!

@solomonkilanga 2 года назад

I pray they may identify with something in my story that may help change their view of alcohol

@faithnjoroge8390 Год назад

This is the best channel I have come across. The host doesn’t even want to be seen. Impacting society without being the star. You’re indeed a well grounded person Justus and because of your humility, God is using you in a very big way.

@gracemunuhe9023 2 года назад

I just like the way THIS guy is narrating his story he is so real

@Christy-ky2xy 2 года назад

😢This reminds me of our alcoholic brother.those days back we never understood that he had a problem and used to chase him away all the time.one day he just left and never came back😢.please if with an alcoholic person try and help them and support them..I'm now a mother and regret what we did.I pray he comes back home😢😢

@SharedMomentswithJustus 2 года назад

We pray he comes back 🙏

@marywairure3630 Год назад

Wah! I have 2 brother's and they are alcoholic and always giving my mom stress, I learn a lot with this story, from now onwards I will stop judging them, and try to show love and supporting them.

@Newtonmuchai2024 2 года назад

This story is very touching.Thank you Solomon for giving us life lessons

@florenceojowa7706 2 года назад

Great insights. There is a God in heaven. From your story, it takes the hand of God for you to not only share your story, but to give us great information on what really happens in the street. May God continue to use you to help these people. They too, are God’s creation.

@joashanaminyi 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing your story and inspiring the world. Give me a like if you won't miss part 2 of this life changing story!

@SharedMomentswithJustus 2 года назад

@Joash Part II is the real deal... I can assure you! Coming up at 7.30pm on 22nd March 2022

@jacobnmoremi2647 2 года назад

The story from this gentleman is both Sad and Inspiring because I pinpoints the societal challenges. I am from Soweto, South Africa. This brother is intelligent and he shows that life's challenges knows no bound. I see a lot of kids in our area strung on drugs. What I often hear is parents being blamed for negligence but he just shot the myth down. Thank you for opening up so that we could learn through your hardship.

@naomiwangari4794 2 года назад

Beside this amazing testament. His English is impressive

@franciscataiti5301 2 года назад

Sad story but very educative. May future represent us to the next stage. All biological fathers who have left children they have born will suffer will pay it dearly. Without this man no step forward. The fact remain he has played his role. We can't deal with that you do not understand.now I do understand better about desperate pple. They are everywhere. This man is God's instrument. Let's wait and see what is about to happen. Patience pay. Forward ever backward never.

@beatricewanjanja8480 Год назад

Am so glued listening to you ... Your eloquence is just tops u have highlighted very serious issues on family alcohol n stigma ...am so touched

@shirowapk 2 года назад

So proud that you doing great now! Your story should be told from the mountain top!!

@Stellageuz 2 года назад

Enyewe Justus, you finally touched a sensitive subject that is affecting our society at home and yet we're silent about it. I am definitely sharing this, as I have personally lost a lot of former schoolmates in this struggle within Langata and we are of the same era

@SharedMomentswithJustus 2 года назад

Yes @Stella Wanyoike this is a conversation we need to have. And not just talk but act

@MrMartokan 2 года назад

Wah..Great narration. God really has a purpose for this man and everyone. He prepares one for the mission in stages

@wachukawawambui8507 2 года назад

Very eloquent! Your part one left me on a cliffhanger, I’m glad i watched part two till the end, your narration is hilarious in some way.

@simonmwenda2196 2 года назад

Too much wisdom oozes from this man, if one can see through the cracks

@sdachurchvideos 2 года назад

Waiting for part two. This is powerful 👏 Thanks solomon. So much to learn from you

@SharedMomentswithJustus 2 года назад

You are very welcome

@judyngina2330 2 года назад

I have never learnt on youtube stories like this. You have good facilitation skills too 😊

@solomonkilanga 2 года назад

@kairitukajesu6650 2 года назад

Thnx for your advice,hope young man n women can see this n learn like a lesson..

@sophieotieno1300 2 года назад

In him I see quite a bright fellow. Proud of him as he touches other lives.

@timtimo9536 2 года назад

Catched my attention from the beginning.... What a powerful story Sir..... My take out from this episode is that people don't always need hand out they need hand up (HELP!!)

@wambuijacinta9723 2 года назад

It's very educating to our generation and eye opener

@SharedMomentswithJustus 2 года назад

Thanks @Jacinta

@davidlemeria5055 2 года назад

Every sentence from his mouth is as educative as its humurous... i love the way he tells the story

@solomonkilanga 2 года назад

@lesiroyo7564 2 года назад

Adoption should be encouraged and made easiers to help children get good upbringing so that they don't end up on the streets.

@janem1238 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing your story. Makes me understand alot of issues

@RetselisitsoeA 2 года назад

This is so humbling....glad u have a life to share such a life with us.....thank u and God bless u.....

@SharedMomentswithJustus 2 года назад

Thanks for watching. Keep it here for Part II... More to learn from Solomon

@lizgichema5671 2 года назад

Very informative .Thanks for sharing. A serious subject, He makes something difficult so hilarious! I will try empathize next time I see them.

@pamelamubuta 2 года назад

A great testimony Solomon. Thanks for sharing, and I pray that many lives will be touched by your story. You are here because God has a greater purpose for your life.

@solomonkilanga 2 года назад

@nakasinkiwanuka 2 года назад

Woiiiii... But we thank God that He delivered you from the clutches of the devil. Wishing you the very best. God keep you.

@epphymigwi3595 Год назад

So much to learn out of this story.thank you for sharing your story Justus 🤝

@stephennyamai7844 2 года назад

Well put. Spoken as a true insider. This will help anyone struggling with alcohol use disorders. The abusers , the dependents, etc. SELF ESTEEM needs to be built from a young age. God bless you as you carry this message far and wide

@solomonkilanga 2 года назад

Thank you Stephen,the effects of one person's addiction have a ripple effect and affect a great number of people. These are some of the topics I hope we can look into on my channel by mid May

@890Gorgeous Год назад

Oh my! This is so eye opening. Thank you for telling your story and in the process educating us. We all know an alcoholic. Whether functional or not.

@ritacheatham9048 Год назад

What an incredible testimony Soly‼️. Praying for you always 🙏🏾

@bkkbkk3125 2 года назад

What a Journey & a powerful story of Transformation. God is a life changer, it's never too late... Your words, humor, articulation, are truly inspirational. I will play my part Solomon.

@solomonkilanga 2 года назад

Thank you & God bless

@isabenakilonzo3812 2 года назад

Wow! Thank you for sharing

@ginap30 2 года назад

I have wonderful parents alive n well blessed people they know yet im an orphan

@Engineerkathoz 2 года назад

Very good story teller. I like listening to u mzee saidia vijana

@simonmaina8075 2 года назад

Rich voice.Reminds me of former KBC news reader Hamisi Themo

@solomonkilanga 2 года назад

@SOFTGUYERA2024 2 года назад

This man is brave to share his narrative. Skid row in Los Angeles is very similar to his experience.

@3ccamp 2 года назад

You just want to listen to Solomon all day!

@francismuiruri9064 2 года назад

Wow well told true story. Rings a bell in my family.

@mercyk2672 2 года назад

Great story. Please bring us part 2

@SharedMomentswithJustus 2 года назад

Part two is just a few minutes away now! Here's the link, see you at 7.30pm ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--Cq77kcr4js.html

@njugunaDaniel 9 месяцев назад

I have never had the chance to think of a street men plight as I have through this guys experience. He did it sooo well. Clearly alot needs to be done about that.

@lucygithu7679 2 года назад

I do not blame your parents per se ,but I think as a parent we MUST always be snoopy on what our children do........because this money we chase and abscond our parental duties in upbringing our children. And thanks for sharing your story.

@anneanjao7008 Год назад

My take too. Today we need intentional parenting

@mkenyahalisi747 6 месяцев назад

The prodigal son had a brother equally raised in the same environment by loving parents, but yet he still strayed away from home. Parents could have done all but it sitll happens.

@marygoretti3342 Год назад

I can listen to this man a hundred times😅 a story teller indeed, am hooked to his eloquence n drama... Illinois Chicago "ilinua shikago"💃

@veripikahuure9511 2 года назад

Where there is life there always hope. Be strong we are still learning. Namibia is watching in a foreign land. 🇳🇦🇩🇪

@tracymariga6664 2 года назад

That story very inspirational and the Eloquence is in another level 🙏👍

@kanyisasnombo2542 2 года назад

Thank you , you have changed my mindset on the street male. Thanks.

@stellak.2597 2 года назад

Good narrator with a sense of humour. Thanks for educating me about Street men

@solomonkilanga 2 года назад

@lizziemodisanyane8551 Год назад

Thank you for sharing your story, really touching. It's true especially with old men, people pass and say, he left the wife and children etc. You really opened my eyes 🙏🙏🙏