Abel Mutua, widely recognized for his humor and storytelling, has a deeply emotional side that he rarely showcases in public. However, when it comes to his wife, Judy, he allows himself to be vulnerable.
During a candid conversation, he admitted to crying in front of his wife only twice throughout their relationship. The first instance was on their wedding day, and the second was when he lost his mother. Despite advocating for men to embrace their emotions, he humorously shared that he avoids crying in public simply because he dislikes how he looks when he does.
However, his relationship with his wife is different. To him, she represents a safe space where he can truly be himself without judgment or pretense.
One of the most emotional days of his life was undoubtedly his wedding day. As he watched his bride walk down the aisle, he was overwhelmed with emotions. Yet, in a surprising turn of events, he later made the drastic decision to destroy all the wedding footage. His reason? He wanted to erase any evidence of his tears. With a chuckle, he recounted how he took the wedding DVD, smashed it, and threw it away.
The absence of his mother made the occasion even more emotional. Having lost her shortly after making the decision to turn his life around, he felt the weight of her absence deeply on that day. He reflected on how she never got the chance to enjoy the fruits of his success, particularly the earnings from his acting career. She also never had the opportunity to meet her grandchild. He had always envisioned her celebrating his achievements, proud that the son who had once given her a hard time had finally come into his own.
The pain was even more profound as he watched his wife walk down the aisle with her mother by her side, knowing that his own mother wasn’t there to witness the moment. It was a sorrow that he still carries to this day. He recalled how just days after sharing the joyful news of expecting their first child, his mother passed away. The loss was sudden and deeply painful—one moment they were sharing happiness, and the next, she was gone.
Reflecting on these moments, he acknowledged that despite his strength and resilience, there are experiences that still bring him to tears. His journey is a powerful reminder that even the strongest individuals have their moments of deep emotion, and that embracing vulnerability is not a weakness but a testament to the depth of one’s humanity.
