- A Nigerian man with epilepsy shared his experience of being rejected by his father due to his condition.
- He posted a TikTok video detailing the incident after suffering an epileptic episode.
- Following his hospital treatment, he was denied entry into his home by his father.
A Nigerian man living with epilepsy has shared a distressing experience of being turned away from his home by his father because of his medical condition.
In a TikTok video, the man explained that after suffering an epileptic episode, he was taken to the hospital for treatment. However, when he returned home, his father would not allow him inside.
He said his father told him, “I’m claiming to know more than him, that I should go and fight my battle myself.” According to the man, his father insisted that he was “old enough” to handle his problems independently.
The man revealed that he sought help from a church his father attends, hoping the pastor would intervene, but his father remained firm in his stance. He also reported the situation to the police, who invited his father to the station, yet the father still refused to let him back into the house.
In his own words, the man said: “After leaving the hospital, I went back home. When I got home, my dad refused to let me enter. He said I’m claiming to know more than him, that I should go and fight my battle myself.”
He continued, “He said I’m old enough. I literally told him I’m battling a chronic condition and how do you expect me to fight all the battles myself? He was like, ‘That’s your business, go fight your battles yourself.’”
The video has drawn widespread attention online, with many people commenting to share their sympathy and support.
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See some reactions below:
@Glorivete —Atem: “I lived in a community where epilepsy was common. gosh it’s not a good thing to withness talk more of experiencing🥹am sorry darling it is well with you.”
@Hadassah Onome James: “I can’t hold back tears 😭 everything will be fine may the good lord heal you.”
Ojay: “I am so sorry you have to go through all this alone.”
@Princess Adetutu: “You are not a burden. You are a blessing. You are not alone. You are surrounded by love. Even on the hard days, your presence matters more than you know.”
@Deluxe Beads: “the worst thing that can happen to anyone living with a condition is experiencing rejection from your loved ones who should stay by you no matter what. Sorry you had to go through this. I hope you come out of this strong and able to cope alone. it’s gonna be a long road 🥺.”
@Earnwithcoachchima: “SON……THE NAME OF THE LORD IS A STRONG TOWER…..TAKE YOUR BIBLE LOOK OUT FOR ALL THE SCRIPTURES ON HEALING. STUDY, MEDITATE ON THEM,… PRAY TO GOD YOURSELF. FAST, PRAY YOU WILL BE HEALED JOHN 8 V 32. DON’T BE DEPENDANT BY JESUS’ STIPES YOU ARE HEALED IN JESUS’ NAME ✌️✌️✌️.”
@Gloria 108: “this is really sad Hope you get more help soon.”
@prettyshirtby_presh: “Omo don’t worry you will get all the help you need 🙏❤️.”
@Adajicomfort: “It is well please if you don’t mind start listening to Pst. Ezeh on fire Altar 7am every morning God will settle your case n you live to testify.”
@ARAH_YOMI: “I grew up seeing my dad treat a lot of Epilepsy patients that are healed now and leaving a normal life so if you don’t mind you can contact me so I connect you to him and I’m sure by Gods grace all will be well.”
