Emotional Toll of Migration: Nigerian Lady Shares Heartfelt Experience in Canada
A viral TikTok Video Reveals Deep Loneliness
In an age where social media platforms often showcase the glamorous side of life, Sylvia Chikwendu, a Nigerian expatriate in Canada, has chosen to reveal a different, rawer side. In a video that’s now making the rounds on social media, Chikwendu breaks down, giving viewers an intimate look into the emotional cost of immigration.
Loneliness in a New Land
“I feel so lonely. I feel like I live with someone I can’t have a conversation with. I’m trying to cry, and I have to be silent about it,” Chikwendu shares in her video. Her poignant message highlights the challenges many face when uprooted from familiar surroundings, often leaving behind family, friends, and a known way of life.
Just Existing” in a Foreign Country
Her pain is palpable as she describes her life in Canada: “You just lose out on so many things. Your life, you just leave it behind. You have to work all the time and you have school. I’m so sad.” The emotional video serves as a reminder that while migration can offer new opportunities, it also comes with its share of sacrifices.
