The Story of Mma, a Single Mother
Daily Life Experience
Written by:
Engineer Stanley
For Mma and
her son, securing sufficient food presented a significant challenge. Yet, she
chose not to see this as an opportunity to seek financial support from men.
Despite being a single mother, Mma's beauty was such that her smile could
brighten anyone's mood, turning anger into joy and sparking emotional
connections. Committed to independence, she resolved to support her son, Nkem,
on her own. With the little funds available to her, she began selling snacks
next to her madam's business, which was slowly declining.
The
situation took a turn when Nkem's teacher visited, concerned about his absence
from school. Mma explained that she could no longer afford the school fees due
to her madam's prolonged hospitalization. In response, the teacher offered to
speak with the school administration, asking for an extension for Mma and
encouraging Nkem's participation in an upcoming competition due to his
intellect.
Mma
expressed her gratitude, feeling a sense of relief from the teacher's support.
In time, Nkem distinguished himself as one of the best students, securing a
place in the competition. His achievements led to him being awarded a
scholarship covering his education up to university level, including expenses
for feeding and more.
This
development filled Mma with immense joy, marking a significant turn in her life
characterized by prior rejections from her parents due to her pregnancy. The
child who once symbolized rejection had now become her source of happiness and
hope. Nkem's scholarship affirmed that he was indeed a child of destiny,
providing Mma with encouragement and proving that her struggles were not in
vain.
