37-Year-Old Woman Says Mum’s Sacrifices Left Her Single and Childless

A 37-year-old Nigerian woman has sparked debate after revealing how years of supporting her family abroad have cost her chance at marriage. She left Nigeria 15 years ago, travelled through Libya and Italy, and finally settled in Germany. There, she worked as a cleaner and caregiver, sending home money to build a house and bring her siblings overseas. Her mother urged her to focus on her brothers and sisters, pushing her marriage plans aside. Now, approaching 38 with no husband or children, she feels left behind as her siblings have married and moved on. She says her mother still discourages her from marrying unless she can keep providing for the family, leaving her torn between duty and her own future.

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