Nollywood actress Opeyemi Aiyeola has shared a thought-provoking message to Nigerians.
The movie star, who is well known for her acting prowess in Yoruba movies, via her Instagram story told netizens never to allow the family they come from damage the family that come from them. Meaning, don’t allow the damage done to you by your family affect your children.
“Never let the family u came from damage the family that come from you”.
Her statement received applause from netizens, who concurred with her.
One Grace Emmanuel wrote, “This is the best advice. Raise your children with human sympathy and not those leaving in survival mode. Be intentional about raising your children as a parent
One Harry Alero38 wrote, “She’s so right. You can come from a bad family, but what matters most is the family that comes from you. Are you going to also raise bad families yourself? Or you break that yoke? Thank you madam
One Cribs Cradles wrote, “Deep but true
One Being Mrs Babs wrote, “This should be a prayer point
One Beccaszn wrote, “This should be preached in churches and taught in schools. Very, very important message
One Geespace Babs wrote, “Her words are very valid
One Bemmy Berry wrote, “My own be say don’t let the family you marry into kill you
One Christian4940 wrote, “I heard the family you created is the real deal, not the family you came from
One Princess_Ca wrote, “We are not ready to talk about family trauma
One Bimsy Fashion wrote, “Louder
One Teeto Olayemi wrote, “It’s really not an easy job, but I pray people find the strength to be intentional with their children’s upbringing. Don’t let them go through the rough times you went through”.
Similarly, Mercy Johnson Okojie shared a deep message with potential parents, advising them to heal before having kids. She noted how pain changes people and makes them trust less, overthink more, and shut people out.
