Awura Ama Shares Realities of Life Abroad, Long-Distance Marriage, and Parenting in the UK
Awura Ama, a Ghanaian based in the United Kingdom, has shared her personal experiences and insights on life abroad, long-distance marriage, and parenting while living overseas. She made these revelations during her appearance as a returning guest on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide Show, hosted by DJ Nyaami.
According to Awura Ama, life abroad is often misunderstood by people back home. While many see it as glamorous, the reality comes with intense pressure, emotional strain, and difficult life choices. She revealed that she had an iPhone 14 Pro Max in December through a trade-in, but it was later stolen—an experience that reminded her how quickly things can change abroad.
She spoke extensively about long-distance marriages, explaining that they often put serious strain on relationships. Separation can create emotional gaps, temptations, and misunderstandings, sometimes leading to broken homes. Awura Ama noted that many couples struggle because one partner is abroad while the other remains home, which can negatively affect trust and family stability.
Using her own family as an example, she explained that her mother eventually relocated to the UK because her father could not travel due to health reasons. She added that while many marriages abroad collapse, people still envy couples who live together overseas, as unity often leads to faster financial progress and stability.
Awura Ama also warned against rushing abroad without proper documentation. She stressed that living in the UK without valid papers exposes people to stress, exploitation, and difficult decisions, including entering marriages for documentation purposes. According to her, many people wish they had first visited abroad on holidays before deciding to settle permanently.
Touching on parenting abroad, she emphasized that children are deeply affected by family instability. She advised parents to avoid manipulation, abuse, and frequent partner changes, as children learn more from what they see than what they are told. She explained that strict control does not work with children abroad; communication works better.
She shared that shouting and punishment failed when raising her children, but things changed when she began talking to them calmly, helping them understand responsibility, set alarms, and manage their own routines. Simple discipline methods—such as limiting access to tablets and gaming consoles—proved more effective than aggression.
Awura Ama concluded by advising parents to be mindful of their actions, especially after divorce, because children observe everything and often mirror what they learn at home.
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