A Nigerian woman has sparked intense debate on social media after sharing a painful account of how pressure from her mother-in-law allegedly led to the collapse of her marriage and her husband’s HIV diagnosis.
In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), the woman revealed that her mother-in-law never supported her marriage and persistently pressured her son to divorce her. According to her, the ongoing interference eventually pushed her husband into reckless behaviour.
She wrote:
“My mother-in-law pushed my husband to divorce me just because she never wanted her son to marry me in the first place. Now my husband has started chasing anything inside skirt.
Me, I only focus on taking care of myself and our kids. Now he is sick. They took him to the hospital, the test they did is out, and he is HIV positive. Now I am leaving him. His mother wants me to stay. Please advise me.”
The post quickly went viral, triggering thousands of reactions from users across the platform. While some expressed sympathy for the woman and encouraged her to prioritise her health and that of her children, others advised caution, urging her to get tested and seek professional counselling before making any final decisions.
Several users also criticised the role of family interference in marriages, warning about the long-term consequences of unchecked parental control, while others called for compassion and proper medical guidance in handling the situation.
The story has continued to fuel conversations online about marriage, in-law interference, personal responsibility, and health awareness.
Netizens weigh in
Head of State wrote: “This is painful and complicated, but your health and your children come first. Protect yourself, get tested, and seek proper medical and legal advice. Staying out of guilt can destroy you. Choose safety and peace.”
Rhoda added: “Your safety comes first — emotionally, physically, and health-wise. HIV is serious, and you have every right to protect yourself.”
Abdoulllmuhd commented: “Well mother inlaws have been doing that for a long time especially to th man who doesn’t know what he’s doing.”
Dr Xia Khan expressed: “My heart goes out to you. No one deserves this kind of pain or betrayal. May you find strength, protection, and peace as you prioritize your health and your children. You’re not wrong for choosing yourself.”
Ijoba suggested: “First marry into a family that loves you. Secondly HIV can be manage and you can stand by him and support him and show him all the love he needs. Lastly go get tested before anything.”
Idara said: “I hate men who can’t make their decision and stand their ground when it comes to family or anything that has to do with them direct. Why allowed to be influenced by your mother in such way? It shows how weak a man he is.”
Ifeoluwa concluded: “This is a serious situation, and your priority has to be your safety and your children’s well-being. Staying with someone who is knowingly putting you and your family at risk is not required or fair.
“Your mother-in-law may pressure you to stay, but you are not obligated to sacrifice your health or peace for anyone else’s wishes.
“Focus on protecting yourself and your children, getting proper medical advice, and seeking support from people you trust. Walking away in this situation is not wrong, it’s an act of courage and self-preservation.”
The post has reignited discussions about family interference in marriages and the importance of personal safety and health in relationships.
Published by Ejoh Caleb
