As a lady in her mid-20s, I’m unable to provide for myself. I graduated from school four years ago, and there’s no work. I even ventured into fashion designing, but my location is not bringing me the fortune; I am tired. When I see other ladies, even those younger than me, doing something for themselves, it breaks me. My parents said that because I’m not a male child, they can’t sponsor me abroad. I have a passport, and they suggested that if I find myself a good man, maybe he can help. Even after school, I still came home to live with them. As of now, I’m still with them because if I had a paying job or a stable business, I would have found my way. I’m the third-born and the first daughter, but they have turned me into olori ebi (head of family), which is annoying.
If any issue happens between my parents, they will both call me to report the case to me, even if it involves an outsider. They will report to me, and I must support the person who reported to me. If I fail to support my dad or mom, they will tell me that with all the talk, I did not see any tangible thing to say about it, leading to them insulting me. I’m tired of not being able to fend for myself. Assuming I’m not living with them, my eyes would not be seeing shege banza, that I’m seeing. I just wish I could leave home and go live in the tunnel because my mental health is at stake, and I need peace.
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