Tyler Perry’s Straw: Single Mother Shares How Emotional Movie on Netflix Affected Her Personally

• A Nigerian single mother, Esther Ijewere, shared how Tyler Perry’s emotional Netflix film, Straw, deeply touched her
• She revealed the movie mirrors the silent struggles many single mothers face, especially dealing with grief, oppression and isolation
• Ijewere praised Taraji P. Henson’s performance and hailed Tyler Perry for telling real, raw stories that resonate with women

A Nigerian single mother, Esther Ijewere, shared how Tyler Perry’s movie, Straw, touched her personally.

Straw, an emotionally charged film on Netflix, was produced by ace filmmaker, Tyler Perry, and gathered lots of reviews from movie lovers.

In a Facebook page, Esther shared how the movie shook her after she watch it.

She said in her post:

“I watched Straw a few hours ago, and my emotions have been everywhere since. This film is a raw, unfiltered reflection of what so many single mothers silently endure. Taraji P. Henson did not come to play, she embodied that role with everything she had. The grief, the anger, the denial, and the unbearable loneliness of carrying life’s weight alone… she portrayed it so beautifully it shook me.”

Emotional story in Tyler Perry’s Straw

The movie explored the story of a single mother, Janiyah Wiltkinson, played by Taraji P. Henson.

She was hit in different directions by the struggles of life, but the most difficult challenge was caring for her daughter Aria, who was frequently ill.

According to Esther, Janiyah's experience in the movie mirrored the issues faced by most single mothers.

She added:

“Taraji’s character stayed in denial because the thought of losing her child was unbearable. And honestly, I felt that in my bones. If the only thing you can do for a single mom navigating life is to say “I see you” or “I believe you,” please do it. You have no idea how much those words can mean on the days we feel invisible. From one proud single mom to another, you are seen, you are enough, and you are stronger than you know.”

See full Facebook post here.

Reactions trail single mum’s review of Straw

Bammie Bammie said:

"I cried mehn when she said just cash my Cheque for me, I don’t want all these money I want my 519$ I cried."

David Elijah Ssentongo said:

"I'm a man sitted in my house right now tears flowing all over me."

Bukola Obuchi Ajiboye said:

"And I pray those Single mom bashers, never get served with that reality, maybe they'll understand after watching the movie."

In related stories, a lady shared her review on the movie while a single mother shared her dating experience.

Single mum graduates, shares sad story

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a single mother celebrated her sign-out day as she graduated from the Imo State University.

In an emotional video she shared on TikTok, she told the story of how she forfeited her admission because she was pregnant.

Many people who came across the video congratulated her, celebrated her son, and shared their experiences.

Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng