NTV presenter Susan Grace has shared her emotional journey to finding her biological father in a heartfelt revelation.
Grace shared in a post on Tuesday, October 14, that she began searching for her father when she turned 29, determined not to cross into her 30s without making the effort to find him. She clarified that her father had first appeared in her life a decade earlier — when he unexpectedly showed up at her mother’s funeral.
In her statement, the presenter recounted the shock of that moment and how it later inspired her to finally begin the search for him years later.
“My father showed up at my mum’s funeral, and that’s when he dropped the bombshell that he was my father. I wasn’t interested in reconnecting with him at the time as his poor timing angered me,” she revealed.
Susan Grace shares the emotional journey of finding her biological father
Raised by a single mother, whom she describes as a tireless provider and her strongest support system, Susan admitted that despite a comfortable upbringing, the absence of her father left a lasting emotional scar.
She candidly spoke about how his absence impacted her self-worth and personal relationships, and how she grappled with the pain of “grieving someone who’s still alive”.
“Still, I’d be lying if I said that everything she did for me erased the ache of growing up without a father,” she wrote.
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Her mother’s death, she said, intensified the emotional weight she carried, having lost the only parental safety net she had ever known. Seeking closure rather than reconciliation, Susan eventually decided to find her father.
“I went looking for him, not necessarily to make up for lost time but for closure and for my own peace of mind. I didn’t want to keep carrying the ‘daddy wound’ into every season of my life,” she explained.
“Healing doesn’t always mean reconciliation; sometimes it means freeing yourself from the questions that have weighed you down all those years.”
Reactions
Susan’s story has sparked widespread reactions online, with many Kenyans commending her for sharing such a personal and emotional journey.
“May you find total healing, closure, and forgiveness, Grace,” posted journalist Kennedy Aseka.
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Anne Ouko added, “Healing really is about finding peace for yourself, not waiting for someone else to give it.”
Musician and founder of Safe Spaces Kenya and Heal and Chill Wellness, Valentine Zikki Kamaria, congratulated the presenter, describing her as “so brave.”
On his part, Mūrīmi Njoka commented, “Very good share on fatherly and parental void and effects on a personal life. Real Psychology 10.”
A voice for women and mental health
Susan Grace has built a prominent media career anchored in amplifying women’s voices, mental health, and faith-driven conversations.
She is currently a television presenter at NTV, a position she has held with Nation Media Group since April 2022. Known for her passion for mental health advocacy and women’s empowerment, Susan also hosts “A Woman’s Journal Podcast” on YouTube — a platform where she explores real-life stories, healing, and personal growth.
The journalist has risen steadily through Kenya’s media landscape. She worked at Kiss TV, Ebru TV, and Kubamba Radio before joining NTV.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in Electronic Media from Daystar University and is also a sought-after corporate MC.
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