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Father’s Absence Pushed Me Into Drugs, Childhood Struggle Linked to Single Parenting Challenges
A deeply personal account has highlighted the emotional impact of growing up without a father figure, with the speaker revealing that their father left the home, leaving their mother to raise them alone.
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“I was deeply troubled as a child. My father walked out on us, leaving my mother to raise me on her own, and I eventually found myself turning to drugs as a result.”
“Being a single parent is an incredibly difficult journey.
There is a real need for a male presence in the home, particularly as a father figure for boys growing up.”
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— Pulse Nigeria (@PulseNigeria247) May 12, 2026
