After 1 Year in UK, Young Lady Shares Sad Observation about Her Life: " I Just Thought about it"
- A Nigerian lady expressed sadness about something she observed after spending a year in the United Kingdom
- She said she could count the number of times that she had been genuinely happy in the UK and gave instances
- Her emotional post ignited reactions on social media, with other UK residents agreeing with what she observed
A Nigerian lady in the diaspora, @jjc6660, has lamented not finding happiness, having resided in the UK for a year.
In a TikTok post, she admitted that she had only experienced genuine happiness as a UK resident on very few occasions.
Source: Facebook
The lady said the few times she was genuinely happy abroad were when a family member visited and when she was planning her trip to Nigeria.
She noted that her lack of happiness has nothing to do with having friends, as she doesn't have any in Nigeria, and yet was genuinely happy when she was in her home country.
She just couldn't understand why happiness had evaded her in the UK, and wondered when it would get better.
"Yesterday made it one year since I have been in the UK and I have thought about it seriously, and I don't think I have been genuinely happy here at all.
"Like, I can literally count how many times I have been happy here, and when my family member comes to see us, and when I was planning to go to Nigeria, I think those were the times I was genuinely happy.
"Like, I was happy from my stomach, and I don't know. I just thought about it. It is not about friends. It is not about company. Like, I don't have friends in Nigeria, and I'm mostly on my own. I like to be on my own, but still, I don't know. I am not just happy.
"I don't know."
Source: TikTok
Watch her video below:
UK resident's video stirs mixed reactions
Legit.ng has compiled some reactions to the lady's lamentation below:
Loko~Of~London🇳🇬🇧đź‡đź‡¬đź‡§ said:
"U are absolutely correct 💯 !! I think the there is something missing in the UK and is “Barakah” ie: blessings/mercy! It’s true! It’s not abt money, it’s not abt friends but something is definitely missing!"
Nchedochukwu said:
"My dear,I dont even wanna talk. This UK wey person come na God go help us. Try to make yourself happy oooo,you're here already so make the best use of the opportunity . Dont waste your time being sad and alone,you even have family members that come to see you. I have nobody but I try to be happy."
andrecollinx said:
"Go for vacations, concerts, events, etc and try give that guy interested in you a chance, so you can get some. You will get the happiness you’re seeking."
Ugoo Ibe said:
"I dont know about una oo but Oct will make it 3 years I have been in Uk and I have been sooooooooooooooooo happy! It's not easy but happiness wan wound me I swear. Create your own happiness. SIMPLE!"
Chi pretty said:
"To be honest if not the insecurity in Nigeria, nothing would ever make me live in the Uk, Nigeria remains the best country to live. Uk is full of sadness I can attest to it."
🧝‍♀️Yinkababy💞💞 said:
"It doesnt get better i have to be honest with you been in the UK for 40 years. UK is designed for one to work and pay bills."
đź’Žđź’–EsBeeđź’—đź’Ż said:
"5years already and I still feel empty I miss home but I can't come home cos home is no longer safe."
King David🇬🇧 said:
"Make your money, visit Nigeria every year and spend 1 month. That’s what I do! The memories keep me alive for another 11 months."
In a related story, Legit.ng reported that a lady had shared her inspiring story after spending a year in the UK.
Lessons after 1 year in UK
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a lady had shared what she learnt after one year in the UK.
She stated that substantial financial resources are essential for a complete adjustment to UK living, noting the direct correlation between wealth and ease of adaptation.
The lady shared her opinion about British and Nigerian cuisines, saying the former pales in comparison to the latter.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
