“The Child I Fathered for 14 Years Isn’t Mine!” — A Liberian Man’s Heartbreaking Reality

A Liberian man Hne Tye Anthony has taken to social media to narrate his agonizing experience of discovering that a child he raised as his own for 14 years was not biologically his. His story is a very sad reminder of the complexities of parenting, betrayal, and the harsh realities of life.

Hne, visibly distraught, recounted how he poured his time, energy, and resources into raising the child, only to uncover the shocking truth through a DNA test. His ordeal began when the child began to misbehave, prompting Hne and his wife to send her to her biological mother with the agreement that they would continue paying her school fees. However, things took a dramatic turn when the mother dragged him to court, demanding child support.

“At some point, she (the child) started misbehaving. My wife and I decided to send her to her mother, agreeing we’d still pay her school fees. But a few weeks later, the mother went to court, claiming child support. I wasn’t working at the time, but the court forced me to pay what they called tentative support,” Hne explained.

Despite his financial struggles, Hne complied with the court’s ruling, paying an upfront sum of L$7,000 for support and L$13,500 for school fees to avoid jail. The court further mandated him to provide US$50 and a 25kg bag of rice monthly. Hne tried his best to meet these obligations but found himself imprisoned when he fell short.

“I had $25 and the rice, so I went to her to explain. She refused and insisted on the full $50. The way she spoke, it felt as though I owed her. Since I couldn’t pay, I was sent to jail. My sisters helped, but I still had to spend a night in jail,” he said, his words heavy with pain.

This incident was the final straw for Hne’s family, who decided to demand a DNA test to confirm paternity. The results were devastating — the child he had loved, nurtured, and sacrificed for was not his.

“When we did the DNA test, the results came out negative. The child I fathered for 14 years wasn’t mine. Now, they’re begging me to let bygones be bygones. Put yourself in my shoes; what would you do?”

A Reflection on Betrayal and Pain
Hne’s story isn’t just about the betrayal of a partner; it’s a tale of societal pressures, broken trust, and the emotional and financial toll it takes on a person. His question lingers in the minds of many: how do you move forward after such a revelation?

Can years of love, care, and responsibility simply be erased by a DNA test? Or does the bond between father and child transcend biology?

What Would You Do?

Hne’s story has sparked intense debate among Liberians, with many sympathizing with his plight while others weigh in on the complexities of forgiveness and responsibility.

Would you forgive and move on? Or would you demand accountability for the years lost and the pain endured?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.