Big Brother Naija former reality star Uriel Oputa has revealed how caring for her ailing mother taught her how to forgive.
In an Instagram story, she revealed that the last few days have been incredibly hard for her, as she had to feed her breakfast, lunch, and dinner, which meant she couldn’t go to anything else. Uriel stated that she felt unproductive, but it reminded her of one of the biggest things she has learned to overcome, which is forgiveness.
The reality star disclosed that she had to forgive her mother for not taking her high blood pressure medication on time, which would have prevented her stroke and eventually, her vascular dementia. She said she forgave her mother for likely not being there when she had children and for not being able to do her traditional rites when a woman gives birth. She added that she forgave herself for the way she acted at times, knowing she won’t be there.
Uriel added that over the years, she realized that she was carrying a lot of anger, and finally had to let it go. This experience is why she is so passionate about speaking on health and prevention, and she wants to make sure others don’t go through what she is going through because it is fucking hard.
“These last few days have been incredibly hard. Yesterday, I fed my mother breakfast, lunch, and dinner, which meant I couldn’t get to anything else. It left me feeling unproductive, but it reminded me of one of the biggest things I’ve overcome: forgiveness.
I had to forgive my mother. I forgave her for not taking her high blood pressure medication on time. Something that might have prevented her stroke and eventually, her vascular dementia. I forgave her for likely not being here when I have children and for not being able to do our traditional rites when a woman gives birth. And I forgave myself for the way I’d acted at times, knowing she wouldn’t be there. Over the years, I realized I was carrying a lot of anger, and I finally let it go.
This experience is why I’m so passionate about speaking on health and prevention. I want to make sure others don’t go through what I’m going through now.
Because it’s fucking hard.
I just want the old times”.
Last month, Uriel shared her experience taking care of her mother, who has dementia. She revealed that caring for someone with dementia, especially when the person is her mother, is the most challenging, heartbreaking, and rewarding experience. She said that each day brings new hurdles and deep emotions, yet they face it with love. In the end, love becomes both her strength and solace.
In 2022, Uriel shed tears of joy as she reunited with her mother in London. Uriel’s mother broke down in tears at the joy of seeing her daughter. Sharing the touching video, Uriel called her mother her best friend.
In June 2022, the reality star and chef was left in shock when she watched her mom take her first step after doctors said she would never walk again. Uriel said doctors confirmed to her that her mother would never walk again, but to the amazement of everyone, her mother walked from her chair to her bed. With a heart of gratitude to God, Uriel encouraged her followers to trust God, do their part, and allow Him to handle the rest.
