Every month, millions of Nigerians abroad send money home.
It pays rent, school fees, hospital bills. It keeps people afloat.
But who checks on you?
Beneath the surface of these international transfers lies stress, guilt, and burnout.
You send money even when your own bills are choking.
You skip vacations. You work extra shifts.
All to “not disappoint” the people who depend on you.
🧾 The Cycle Is Real:
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You're expected to give, not ask
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“You’re abroad now” becomes the justification for everything
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If you say no, you’re labelled stingy
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If you say yes, you're slowly drowning
✋ You’re Not Alone
It’s okay to help. But you’re not an ATM.
Helping from a place of peace is noble.
Helping out of pressure is poison.
🟢 We Want to Know:
Do you feel pressured to send money even when it’s hard?
What boundaries have helped you protect your peace?
Join the conversation in the Support & Family thread here.