💔 Betrayed by My Blood for ₦200,000 – A True Story About Broken Trust
I'm not writing this to feel pity, but to unleash what on my mind and let it go for good.
We often hear that “blood is thicker than water.”
But what happens when your own blood betrays you over money?
This is not fiction. This is my true Nigerian story — how a family member I trusted with everything broke my heart over ₦200,000.
🎓 How It Started
I had just finished my NYSC, and like every hustling Nigerian youth, I was doing everything I could to get on my feet.
One day, I got a freelance gig online that paid me ₦200,000 — my first big money.
The joy? Indescribable. I planned to invest it wisely, maybe start a small business or pay for a course.
Then… my cousin called.
💸 The Request That Changed Everything
“Bro, I just need a loan. ₦200,000. I’ll pay in two weeks. Swear to God.”
When he ask , I never wanted to give it to him , but he kept on begging and promising.
I hesitated. But he’s family. And family doesn’t disappoint, right?
I sent him the entire ₦200,000 — no paperwork, no agreement. Just trust.
That was the biggest mistake of my life.
🕒 Weeks Passed. Then Months.
I started calling. Texting. Messaging.
At first:
“Give me two more days.”
Then: “I’ve not been paid.”
Then: silence.
This is someone I grew up with. We shared food, clothes, jokes — even secrets.
Now? He won’t even pick my calls.
He his now Saying the people I help is not suppose to help me back , the world break my heart.
I realised he was ungrateful and greedy.
😞 The Pain of Betrayal
It wasn’t just about the money. It was the broken trust.
I never saw it coming that my own blood would do this to me , to the point he said:
Nah because say you help me?
That ₦200,000 was my start-up capital. He didn’t just take cash — he stole my hope.
What made it worse? I later saw him on Facebook… flexing.
He blocked me on WhatsApp and normal call.
New shoes. New phone. Smiling like nothing happened.
I felt like a fool.
💬 What I Learned
- Not all family is trustworthy.
- Never lend what you can’t afford to lose.
- Even blood can turn cold over money.
- Always have proof or agreement, no matter who it is.
- Pain can either break you or build you.
- Learn to take corrections and work with the new ideas.
- Not all smile or I love you is real, some just want to manipulate you and use you.
- Make sure to always take care of yourself, like no matter what put yourself first.
💪 How I Bounced Back
That betrayal pushed me to level up.
I started learning about online business. I built my blog.
I found better friends in strangers than in blood relatives.
Today, I’m thankful for the pain. It taught me what peace looks like.
📝 Final Thoughts
If you’ve ever been betrayed by someone close — you are not alone.
Sometimes, losing ₦200,000 is the price you pay to learn someone’s true character.
Never beg for loyalty. Never assume family equals love.
Blood may be thick, but betrayal cuts deeper.
I will trust but I won't love again.
I won't fight for anyone happiness anymore.
I will never unplease myself, just to please anyone again.
💬 Share Your Experience
Have you ever been betrayed by someone you trusted?
Drop your story in the comments. Let’s talk.
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