In modern times, many family members’ cut-offs have led to painful and shattering ends. Most of them who abandoned their relatives in times of need tend to show up during ceremonies and want to be recognized.
Many people are forever on edge, fielding challenges and betrayals from their relatives who never supported them in times of need. Estrangements between siblings are especially brutal.
Jolly Mutesi, an entrepreneur and Vice President of Miss East Africa and Miss Rwanda 2016, has hit on ceremonial relatives who claim recognition during successful moments.
“If you are someone’s aunty/ uncle/ grandma/ grandpa or close family friend, kindly check on your nieces or nephews. Do not wait to claim a seat at the high-table on their wedding day or relationship after they have fended for themselves. Parenthood shouldn’t be ceremonial,” Mutesi said.
“You’re reminding me something happened in my graduation ceremony. My Uncle was coming and the time of my speech I lost anything to thank for him else his attendance,” Fabrice Mukunzi mentioned.
“A good reminder, and not just to check, but ask how one can help/guide,” Valmy SK said.
“Very interesting, I like this message for this reason same aunts and uncles who never supported their nieces or nephews show up during celebrations to narrate how they supported them. At this point you cannot deny because the public is there watching and you need to protect the family’s image toy just end up supporting their stupid narrative. But deep inside you, you know they are lying, relatives why?” Uwurukundo Agripinem posed.
“Well said and this should be aired around. Hope they could learn and stop acting as if they have worked up for the seat. Your thinking can not be predictable by everyone apart from yourself,” Uwizeyimana Sarah wrote.
Kwizera Josue lamented that most of the time, they do not even contribute to the event though they are the first ones to raise many complaints about how things were not handled correctly.