I sent a message to my aunties some days ago that I was through with my youth service, both of them said they were proud of me.
It made me remembered how they stood on my neck, wanting me to go for a course they wanted and threatening not to support me if I ever go my way. Of course, I did. I hustled to train myself in the higher institution, also with my sister's support with paying my school fees.
It got to a point when these aunties saw how I have been doing fine without them, they started sending a little amount to support too, perhaps so they can say, they helped me while in school too. Lol
Our parents or relatives shouldn't think they know it all especially when they are limiting their experience to what they have known in the past, not realising how a lot have changed now. Information can be gotten easily everywhere now and theirs are outdated 😀
Haha, I have lived my own version of your experience with your aunties. Family really can be funny. I can't imagine how much it must have hurt their pride to see you still alive and doing well in the program you chose even without their support. This is all we pray for. That we're able to afford the things we want without having to depend on other people.
Perfectly said. I wish they would understand that. It would make life easier for everyone.
That is it o. That's our prayer and wish because there are some people who are ready to drag you around if you don't know what you want.