65-Year-Old Snack Seller Who Lost All 4 Children Receives Cash Donations After Her Video Went Viral
- A 65-year-old Nigerian woman who started hawking snacks for a living after losing all her children has received help
- In a recent video, she mentioned the amount she earns in a single day if she can sell all her snacks to customers
- A fresh video shows the amount of money she received in donations and the other items kind-hearted people gave her
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A 65-year-old Nigerian woman who hawks snacks for a living after losing all four of her children has received help hours after her video went viral online.
Legit.ng had recently published a story about the woman after she came into contact with an influencer who stopped to ask her a few questions.
Source: TikTok
65-year-old snack seller gets help
After speaking with the woman, @officialladyjasminec decided to support her with some cash after she explained her condition.
While people have continued to talk about the video, a fresh clip has surfaced online showing the elderly woman.
Details of the post show that hours after her story went viral, she received help as many people donated cash to support her.
Source: TikTok
In a TikTok post, @officialladyjasminec mentioned the amount the woman had received hours after her video went viral and the other items she was given as gifts.
She wrote:
"Over 1 million Naira donated for 65-year-old Felicia hawking donuts 🍩 in less than 48 hours after I posted her! We got her a phone and other gifts! Thanks to my amazing TeamJas and everyone that supported! I couldn’t do this without you guys!"
Reactions as 65-year-old snack seller receives donations
Channel_ wrote:
"Nah god for u mama it will only take time it the process u may lose things that can take your life but god has a better plan ahead for u no matter how painful the lost may be but god is good in every situation god bless u mama i wish I have enough to support u but I’m only but a young adult god we continue to bless those who bless u amen 🙏🏻 love u mama."
nmasinachigold281 said:
"Chioma may God bless you for locating this woman."
Paslilysplash skincare added:
"Mama is very appreciative."
Stephanie shared:
"God bless you in a millions times."
Amarachukwu65 explained:
"Chiomi! may God Almighty bless you and those that contributed for mama. you all will never lack in Jesus name Amen."
officialekwecharles said:
"My sister God bless you so much."
Fashion Denas explained:
"People they call by this name chioma they are always good god bless you so much my sister."
Pretty Nadia stressed:
"When she said God you are wonderful oo na you send my pikin oo."
Daddy's pride explained:
"Sister chioma God bless u she is from my hometown. ghanians apreciate."
Crazy football wrote:
wrote:
"You have just added additional years to her."
Chizybae said:
"How I wish she can adopt a child. She seems to be a free spirited woman. May God bless her."
Mr. Godwin Ogwuche, a relationship expert at Goru Counseling and Therapy Services, spoke with Legit.ng on the woman’s situation.
Speaking on whether someone can rebuild their life after losing all their children, Ogwuche said such a person can gradually find a way to live again, but the loss is not something they simply forget or get over. He noted that the woman’s ability to continue working and surviving despite losing all four of her children shows the strength people can develop after experiencing a painful loss.
"Yes, it is possible, but we should be careful with the word 'move on.' Losing all your children is not something a person simply gets over. It is a deep and painful loss, and the grieving process can take a long time. In the case of this 65-year-old woman, the fact that she has continued working and trying to survive after losing all four of her children shows that human beings can develop remarkable strength even after terrible loss."
"Rebuilding does not mean forgetting the children or pretending the pain never happened. It means gradually learning how to live with the loss while finding new reasons to keep going. Support from family, friends, the community, faith, meaningful activities and, when necessary, professional counselling can help the person regain some sense of purpose."
He also explained that an elderly person who has lost all their children needs a strong support system and should not be left to cope with the grief alone. According to him, staying connected to trusted people, remaining active and having someone to talk to can help the person deal with the loss while maintaining a sense of purpose.
"For a woman who has lost all her children and is now living alone, coping will not mean forgetting her children or pretending that she is no longer in pain. She may continue to miss them, and that is normal. What she needs is to gradually learn how to live with the loss without allowing the loss to completely take away her will to live."
"She should avoid isolating herself. She needs to stay connected with trusted relatives, friends, neighbours, church members or other supportive people who can regularly check on her. She can also keep herself engaged with meaningful activities, such as her business, helping others, community activities or things she enjoys. Her work can give her a sense of purpose and also help her remain financially independent.
"Most importantly, she should have a safe place to talk about her grief. If the pain becomes overwhelming, speaking with a grief counsellor or therapist can help her process the loss in a healthy way. She should also take care of her physical health, maintain a daily routine, eat properly, rest and remain socially connected. At this stage of life, she needs people around her who will not only sympathise with her but will actually walk with her through the journey of grief."
Mr. Godwin Ogwuche further advised people to be careful with the words they use when speaking to someone who has lost their children. He explained that some statements may be intended to encourage the grieving person but could instead make them feel that their pain is being dismissed.
"People should avoid statements like, 'Forget about it,' 'You have to be strong,' 'Everything happens for a reason,' or 'At least you still have other things to live for.' Even when such statements are well-intentioned, they can make the grieving person feel that their pain is being dismissed."
"We should also avoid comparing their loss with someone else's loss or telling them how long they should grieve. Sometimes the best thing to say is simply, 'I am sorry for your loss. I am here with you, and you don't have to go through this alone.' And beyond words, we should actually show up for them. For someone who has lost all their children, practical support, companionship and consistent care can speak much louder than advice."
Watch the video of the elderly woman holding the cash donations she received.
In a similar story, Legit.ng reported that a kind Nigerian man surprised a roadside hawker with a free medical check-up before taking her on a shopping spree.
The woman, who had been selling by the roadside, received bags of rice and other items, while many Nigerians praised the man's thoughtful gesture.
Asherkine changes vulcaniser's life, gives him cash
Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that popular philanthropist Asherkine transformed the life of a roadside vulcaniser after surprising him with shopping, a makeover, and financial support.
After learning that the man remitted most of his daily earnings to his boss, Asherkine gave him money to start his own vulcanising business and become independent.
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