Ms.Oltoms • Self-Worth Mentor :
While I understand your point, Aunty Ife, I understand her perspective as well.
Growing up, I watched a number of women, including my mum, carry the weight of the home almost entirely on their shoulders. In some cases, their husbands became comfortable because they felt, "She's capable, she's handling it.
My dad left his job to go into full-time ministry, and I watched my mum struggle to keep everything together. There were times she couldn't meet up financially, and as a family we experienced lack, hunger, and even periods when school fees became a challenge. I stay at home for five years after secondary school become we couldn't afford to register me for Jamb.
I can hear myself in her voice "I will not spoil him"(it means I won't let him get comfortable with me taking his role).
I actually think my mum spoilt my dad, she made him comfortable with not providing.
I think those experiences shaped me deeply. So while I understand the place of support in a relationship, I also find myself very cautious about stepping into responsibilities that I believe belong to a man. Perhaps it's a trauma response, and I'm still healing from it. I've grown a lot, but I don't think those experiences will ever completely leave me.
By the way, your voice sounds like you might be coming down with a cold. Please take care of yourself, Aunty mi ❤️
2026-06-10 14:05:02