📍 Lagos, Nigeria – A Mother’s Determination to Inspire Her Son
Key Takeaways:
A 26-year-old Nigerian single mother is rewriting the 2025 WAEC exams to pursue a nursing career.
She aims to set a positive example for her son and improve their future.
Her candid TikTok video detailing her struggles and aspirations has gone viral, garnering widespread support.
The video has sparked conversations about resilience, single parenthood, and the pursuit of education.
Social media users have praised her courage and determination.
The Full Gist
In the bustling city of Lagos, a 26-year-old single mother has become an emblem of resilience and determination. Donning a school uniform, she is currently sitting for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), commonly known as WAEC. Her motivation? To pave a better path for herself and her son by pursuing a career in nursing.
In a heartfelt TikTok video shared by @molaramiii, she expressed:
“I’m 26 and I’m not ashamed to admit that I’m just rewriting WAEC so I can go to a college of nursing so I can be a better person for myself and a better mom for my son.”
Her candidness about the challenges she faces—emotional struggles, financial difficulties, and the societal stigma of single motherhood—has resonated with many. She shared her feelings of isolation, overthinking, and the hurdles of raising a child alone.
“I cry at every little thing, I get fed up with things easily… I have no friend, I wish I had few in my corner.”
Despite these challenges, her determination remains unwavering. She aspires to not only improve her own life but also to be a source of pride and inspiration for her son.
“I haven’t made my 1 million (not even half million at 26yrs)… The guys that come into my life are always scared after telling them I’m a single mom.”
Her story has ignited a wave of support and encouragement on social media platforms.
💬 Social Media Reactions
@Oluwadamilola Makanjuola: Go to the university for your BNSC to avoid wasting more time
@Dido: “You are a sweet soul. I am 35, haven’t made my first 1million, I have 3 kids and I just left a toxic marriage to start all over again and I also want to go into nursing and I am ‘re writing waec too. So you can do it mama. this is my fake page though”
@mhizkella2: “I am 28 a single mom haven’t been lucky in any relationship I enter into I struggled to see myself through school glad I made that decision am serving currently scared of life and each day is like life gets harder and stronger but am definitely coming out better regardless 🙏🙏”
@LA PELLZ (DESIGNER IN PH): “Hey boo,take it from a single mom..don’t be afraid to start over,you definitely will get it right this time. You know better now ,you’ve seen worse,your child is your bundle of joy and one day,you’ll be unable to find tears cause you’ll be in your answered prayers era….Most importantly,get a skill _it’s very important,men will come around but you need to get a lot together rn..focus on yourself. Remember,you’ve got your son and family,and only God has got you. The thought of being abandoned will always be there,you have to deal with it and heal instead of letting the thought consume you or bottling it up. You’ve got this mama🤍”
@Lara-mi🤍: how do i pin this comment 🥹thank you so much mama i’ll make do with what you’ve said 🙏❤️
This story underscores the power of determination and the lengths to which a mother will go to secure a better future for her child. In a society where single mothers often face stigma, her courage serves as an inspiration to many. Her journey is a testament to the idea that it’s never too late to pursue one’s dreams.
Original Story by Legit.ng
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