UK Is Not for Me—I’m Returning to Ghana Before I Lose My Mind’ – Ghanaian Lady Shares Her Painful Experience Abroad
A Ghanaian lady living in the UK, known as Akua, has opened up about her struggles abroad and her decision to return to Ghana for good. Speaking honestly about her journey, she revealed that although she is 30 years old, not married, and has not yet given birth, she believes going back home is the best decision for her future and mental health.
According to Akua, travelling abroad is good, but money does not solve every problem. She explained that many people in Ghana believe life overseas is perfect until they finally arrive and face the reality.
Akua has lived in the UK for five years. Although her immigration documents are valid, she says her relationship in the UK is not doing well, and life has become overwhelming.
As a nurse and hairstylist, she thought she would settle quickly, but the weather, pressure, panic, and constant stress have pushed her to reconsider staying abroad.
She stated clearly:
“I cannot live under pressure. I don’t even see a bright future for my children in the UK.”
She added that many UK parents rush their children too much and that childcare is extremely expensive.
According to her, sending a child to daycare for one week costs around £80, and many mothers cannot work because no one is available to take care of their children.
Akua believes that if she were living in Ghana and gave birth, family and neighbours would support her, unlike the UK where “you are on your own.” She also revealed that many Ghanaian men abroad lie to women, and some only want to sleep with them without genuine intentions.
One of her saddest moments was losing her brother. He died in the UK after collapsing on a bus due to excessive work and stress. She said he was even replaced at work the very next day. His death traumatized their mother, and Akua fears ending up the same way if she stays abroad.
She described the UK system as already built for its citizens, leaving immigrants constantly trying to catch up.
Despite the pressure, she says many people abroad pretend on social media, hiding their suffering.
She also narrated how her friend left her boyfriend in Ghana to marry a ‘borga’ because of online pressure—only to later discover that the man already had three children. Today, she has given birth for him and receives only GHS 500 a month.
Akua insists she is not mentally unstable, but the continuous pressure of rent, bills, and debt is destroying her peace.
She said:
“If you don’t have anyone here, you can easily kill yourself. The system raises your child, not you.”
While Ghana has its challenges, she believes savings are easier abroad only because life is extremely restrictive. In Ghana, she says, smart people can work multiple jobs and grow faster without losing themselves.
She has not built a house yet, nor signed any long-term contract, but she is determined to buy her ticket and return home permanently.
Her message to others is simple:
“UK is not for everyone. Know yourself. I will take care of my mother wherever I find myself, but I refuse to die or go mad here.”
After five years in the UK, Akua is ready to start afresh in Ghana—this time with her peace of mind and future in her own hands.
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