Pamela Aely, an employee of Obinna, has taken to social media to air her frustrations after the father of her child, who disappeared while she was pregnant, recently reemerged threatening to take legal action over her baby.
In a heartfelt post, Pamela revealed that the father once asked her to terminate the pregnancy, only to return years later with a lawyer. This, she says, has been especially painful for single mothers who shoulder most responsibilities alone.
"My mother is living with my child, but it is me who is paying the school fees, buying the food, and keeping up with the clothes," Pamela lamented, highlighting the hypocrisy of someone seeking rights after abandoning their child.
She further emphasized, "I have been bearing the financial burden alone, taking care of the child’s education, feeding, clothing, and overall well-being. I question why the father would want custody when he has never contributed to raising the child."
The post has sparked mixed reactions online. Some praise Pamela for standing up for her child, while others urge the parents to resolve the matter legally, prioritizing what is best for the child.
Supporters argue that a parent cannot simply return after years of absence and claim rights without assuming responsibility. One commentator said, “Men can’t walk away when it’s hard and only return when the child is grown.”
Meanwhile, critics warn against publicizing such private family matters, advising that courts should handle issues of custody and parenting rights.
Pamela’s story highlights the struggles of single mothers and the importance of discussing co-parenting, parental absence, and the responsibilities of parenthood openly in society.
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