Late last year, Kenyans were captivated by a viral video of a nanny being lovingly bid farewell by the Lebanese family she worked for. That nanny, now known as Nanny Rosie, has since garnered a sizable fanbase on social media.

Recently, Rosie spoke with Oga Obinna on his YouTube show and explained why she decided not to return to Lebanon, despite initial rumors that she might.

Rosie revealed that she had been contemplating quitting her job even before informing her employers.

“I only worked for six months. I came back in June. When I went back, I knew I wouldn’t complete the two years. But I hadn’t told my bosses because I knew it would break their hearts,” she shared.

Her trip back to Lebanon wasn’t without its difficulties. The strong bond she developed with her employers’ children caused feelings of abandonment and envy among her own children in Kenya.

“My daughter is turning 14 this year. A youngster needs their parents at this age. She would phone me in tears and tell me she wanted to go home. My boys felt abandoned too. Knowing my kids felt neglected made it difficult for me to concentrate on my career,” Rosie remarked.

Heartbreakingly, Rosie had to choose between being there for her kids and staying for the money.

“They perceived it as though I belonged to a different family. The affection was waning. I was not at peace. Seeing my children weep all the time made me cry all the time too. I was forced to decide between the money and my kids.”

In the end, Rosie decided to move back home. Her employers were worried that they had done something improper when she conveyed the news to them.

“No, they didn’t act improperly. Even though I was a single parent and needed the money badly, dealing with it was the hardest thing to do. I wanted to be there for my kids as they grew into teenagers and discovered how the world worked,” she concluded.