A Germany-based Nigerian mother was left stunned after her son decided to send his entire first salary to the father who abandoned him when he was just three years old. The mother, identified as @aladeenitan on TikTok, shared her story, explaining how her son insisted on helping his father, despite the man’s long absence from their lives.
According to the mother, her son’s father had only resurfaced when his consent was needed for the boy to travel abroad. Even after years of neglect, her son chose to show compassion, citing his father’s financial struggles and lack of food. The young man felt it was the right thing to do, despite the painful history.
The mother, who raised her son on her own, expressed her shock and mixed emotions at his decision, noting how unexpected it was given the circumstances.
In her TikTok post, she shared:
“My son said I should send his first salary to his father in Nigeria who abandoned him as a baby. He said his father doesn’t have money to eat. I was surprised and I said after all the suffering I passed through for him.”
She described the sacrifices of raising him alone, paying for his education, and ensuring his well-being despite their hardships. The mother admitted she was taken aback that, instead of acknowledging her dedication, her son’s first instinct was to support his absent father:
“His father stopped taking care of him when he was three years old. I trained him in primary, secondary school. But his first work, he didn’t think of me. He didn’t say I should take money and buy even if it’s chewing gum,” she stated.
The story has garnered numerous reactions, with many commending the boy’s ability to forgive and show empathy despite the pain of abandonment. Others sympathized with the mother, understanding her frustration and disappointment.
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