Greece-based Ghanaian Ataa shared a fatal journey from Turkey to Greece by sea while pregnant.
In a chat on Daily Hustle Worldwide, Ataa mentioned that she embarked on a journey to Turkey with dreams of finding work and a better life. While there, she met a Ghanaian young man and started a relationship with him.
Soon Ataa discovered she was pregnant. however, as their situation set in, her boyfriend faced limited job opportunities in Turkey. He left in search of a more stable future, intending to go to Greece by sea, where he believed they would have better chances.
Despite her growing pregnancy, Ataa insisted on accompanying him. They set out together to cross the Aegean Sea, in pursuit of a brighter tomorrow.
“I knew we had to travel by sea and I wasn’t scared. I even tried convincing my brother to come with us but he refused. I didn’t face any challenges in the forest. There were many pregnant women and kids on board.
We were rescued while on the sea and brought to camp. That was where I gave birth. I’ve received financial support from the government since I got here,” she narrated.
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