“This Pain Hurts”: SA Man Breaks Down Over Dad’s Betrayal and Mom’s Silent Struggles

• A young man in South Africa broke down in tears as he recounted his father's betrayal of his mother
• The young man revealed that his mom was sacrificing her own happiness for the sake of her children, and so much more
• Mzansi netizens were touched by the guy's tale as they took to the comments section, sharing their thoughts
• Briefly News spoke to relationship expert and Founder of Engaged Humans, Paula Quinsee, about the psychological and emotional effects of a parent's infidelity on children

An emotional clip captured the heartbreaking moment a young man broke down in tears while speaking about his father's betrayal of his mother.

Man exposes dad’s cheating in WhatsApp chat

The clip posted by @salvation_p0, which has been making rounds on social media, struck a chord with many viewers who resonated with his pain.

In the video, the man bravely opened up about the deep hurt caused by his father’s infidelity. @salvation_p0 went on to showcase the WhatsApp conversation between him and his mother, where he revealed to her his dad's infidelity that he had come across.

He described his mother as a pillar of strength, often prioritising her children’s well-being over her own, even as she faced challenges in her marriage.

His mother responded, asking him to stay out of adult matters.

"I'm not gonna discuss this with you..Have a shelter, you go to private school, you have access to everything you want, that man does everything for you. So what else do, want Siya?"

The gent cried in the video, which gathered thousands of views and likes and comments.

Fighting back tears, he shared how the discovery of his father's infidelity left him shattered.

South African users rallied behind the young man, flooding the comment section with messages of support and encouragement. Many praised him for his vulnerability and for standing up for his mother in such a public way.

While the identity of the family remains private, the clip has sparked wider conversations about loyalty, the emotional impact of infidelity on children, and the quiet strength of mothers who silently endure pain for the sake of their families.

For many, the young man's tears were not just about his own heartbreak; they were a reminder of the unspoken struggles that often go unnoticed in broken homes.

Watch the video below:

The impact of a parent's infidelity on kids

While speaking to Briefly News, relationship expert and Founder of Engaged Humans, Paula Quinsee, shared how the impact of a parent's infidelity affects kids, by stating that infidelity by a parent can significantly affect a child's psychological and emotional stability, leading to feelings of betrayal, confusion, anger, and guilt.

"As a result, they can develop trust issues and may struggle trusting others, especially in relationships. Children can also develop insecurities such as fear of abandonment or feel torn between parents and that they need to choose one parent over the other," said Paula.

She added:

"These effects can impact their self-esteem and perspective on relationships, particularly romantic ones, leading them to struggle with commitment or to form healthy relationships later in life. They may also unconsciously replicate dysfunctional relationship patterns or avoid romantic connections altogether based on what they have witnesses or experienced growing up."

The relationship expert and Founder of Engaged Humans ended off by saying that the long-term impact can depend on how the situation is handled by the parents and the environment in which the child grows up.

"Open communication, therapy, and support can help mitigate the damage, but the emotional scars can persist if unresolved."

SA react to man’s heartbreaking video

The online community took to the comments section to express their thoughts, with some sending him sweet messages.

Collen.M.R said:

"Have you ever sat down with your father and figured out what's wrong, or are you just one-sided? Check with your father and find out, you're old enough to speak to both of them."

Miss K added:

"I was 15 when I discovered my dad was cheating on my mom. I confronted him in her presence with evidence. I'm 31 and they are still married. I haven't healed."

Your Unkel wrote:

"Marriage is not about happiness. That's the first thing to know before getting married."

Khosihadi Lerato Seiphehlo shared:

"I apologised to my children. They didn't deserve to see me like that. We are happier now, divorced and raising them alone. But happier."

Superb beauty expressed:

"The thing is cheating comes with physical, verbal & emotional abuse that cuts very deep. The saddest part is when you are being abused, you become a broken mom who is raising broken children."

User simply said:

"This pain hurts."

Women who caught their men cheating

• Briefly News previously reported that a woman had the shock of her life after she found her boyfriend snuggled up in bed with his side chick, who was a friend.
• A woman's heart sank as she saw her boyfriend, hand-in-hand with another woman, strolling through the shopping mall.
• A woman in South Africa was seen in a TikTok video destroying her cheating boyfriend's iPhone.

Source: Briefly News