Woman Shares Story of Marrying at 18 and Raising Four Kids Alone
A young woman has sparked emotional reactions online after opening up about her early marriage and the struggles that followed.
In a now-viral video, she revealed that she got married to her first love at just 18. The marriage lasted 12 years and produced four children before it ended in divorce.
According to her, the union was far from what she dreamed of. She claimed that throughout the entire 12 years, her husband — now ex-husband — only gave her a total of ₦50,000 in financial support.
“He abandoned his children after the divorce”
The woman tearfully explained that since the breakup, her ex-husband has completely neglected their children. Despite her first child being in 300 level at the university, he has reportedly never contributed to their welfare or shown any concern.
Her story has since stirred mixed reactions — while some sympathized with her for enduring hardship at a young age, others advised young women to prioritize education and self-growth before marriage.