9 Nigerians Share the Hurtful Things Their Absent Fathers Said to Them

Meeting an absent father can bring hope of reconciliation. For these nine Nigerians, it instead brought painful words and rejection. They recall fathers denying them, insulting their mothers, refusing support and making harsh demands during major moments such as weddings and custody disputes. Names marked with an asterisk have been changed to protect identities.

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