Her father had passed away, and her mother, who was in her late 40s at the time, was battling breast cancer. The cost of treatment and medication was overwhelming, and she bore it all alone while also supporting her younger siblings through school. Eventually, she applied for a government worker’s loan to clear her debts and continue paying for her mother’s treatment. I convinced myself that the money would be “wasted” on a sick mother who might not survive. I sneaked the money away and hid it among some books.

Source: GhanaWeb February 23, 2026 09:25 UTC