- Melissa Okani, a young mum of three, could not believe her eyes when she safely returned home to her homeland after living in the UK
- At the time of leaving the UK, she was not happy and posted a photo to show her state of mind at that time, which set tongues wagging
- Melissa shared grave reasons as to why she had made the difficult decision to leave the UK for her homeland, and many people were torn between believing her and still desiring to go see for themselves
Nigeria: A young mother who used to live in the UK is relieved after finally arriving home from the UK, as she had left the first-world country feeling sad, anxious, constantly exhausted, and unable to find anything that brought her joy.
Source: Facebook
In a heart-wrenching Facebook post, Melissa said she had reached out to the NHS crisis team for help but was placed on a waiting list.
“Meanwhile, I had neighbours who constantly reported me, adding even more stress and anxiety to an already overwhelming situation. I was burned out, my kids were unhappy, and every day felt heavier than the last; I was living on autopilot, going through the motions, but truly struggling inside,” she said.
“I struggled deeply, emotionally, mentally, and physically; most people don’t understand why I made the decision to leave the UK for Nigeria. I left not because I failed or gave up, but because I needed to breathe,” she added.
It was during this dark period that she realized moving to Canada was no longer the right choice. Now, Melissa is back at home, where she can get the support that she desperately needed.
“I left behind comfort, familiarity, and I chose to return home, somewhere familiar, where I could finally get the support that many would call security, but I refused to let my life and my children’s lives be defined by unhappiness.”
Now Melissa has reclaimed peace, to wake up with a smile again, and to give her kids a home filled with laughter and freedom. She said that sometimes, coming back home is not a step backward; it’s a brave step toward healing and genuine happiness.
How did netizens react
Chinweikpe Okolo
Simply put, labour is cheap in Nigeria reason you are able to afford, nanny, driver, lesson teacher etc. welcome home though.
Christy Orji
Expect many of them to return with such reasons. COS na your mate?? If you know you know
Obehi Ihongbe
The major lesson i got from this story is that we grossly underpay drivers, cleaners and nannies in Nigeria. Lol
Catherine Johnson
Traveling abroad is a good decision but if you don’t have supportive system, haaa, u go kpai ooo. It’s a lot of stress especially if you have kids.
Daycare is a lot of money and also the stress sef na huge biko. Dropping & picking them sef no be small thing ooo.
Moreover, if u don’t do double work, you can’t pay ur bills and have savings.
It’s well oo
Marion James
Anyhow sha, I like people who are bold enough to make decisions notwithstanding. But please be careful, people who know yoh believes that you have returned with a lot of money seeing the pictures you posted and the comfort you are in now. Nigeria is no longer a safe place. Kidnapping by bandit or arrangements is everyday business. To be forewarned is to be fore-armed.
Woman recounts how she was deported from UK
Another story revealed how Susan Hawi’s journey from the UK to Kenya happened when she was just 14 years and she was forced by deportation, and she left everything she knew behind.
At the time she struggled with isolation and loss, as well as cultural shock, to bravely rebuild her life across two distant worlds
Years later, Susan reflected on her resilience as well as the journey of reclaiming her space and identity in a country she once knew very little about.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
