Post by King Solomon 💲✅👑 (@akundo_selumun)

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*Why do some of us avoid the village*

*1. Bad news always waits there*
The moment you step in: "Aunty died", "cousin lost job", "land wahala", "someone is sick".
It feels like the village only calls you when there’s trouble, not when there’s joy. After 2-3 trips like that, you start dreading it.

*2. Financial pressure*
"Our son has come from Lagos/Abuja/Jos" 😅
Suddenly everyone has needs. School fees, hospital bills, repairs. You leave with an empty account and a heavier heart.

*3. Gossip and comparison*
"So you still don’t have a house?" "When are you marrying?" "Your mate has 3 cars".
Sometimes it’s love, but it comes wrapped in pressure.

*4. Unfinished pain*
Some people left the village with wounds - family land disputes, betrayal, old grudges. Going back reopens it.

*5. The village has changed*
The place you remember with peace is now different. Insecurity, no light, bad roads. So the nostalgia hurts more than the visit.

### *But the other side too*
Some people still go - small small. For festivals, for farming, to see aged parents. Because deep down, home is still home. Even with the bad news, that’s where your roots are.

It’s a real thing and you’re not alone in feeling it. A lot of us carry that guilt: _"Am I a bad son/daughter because I don’t go?"_

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