🎙️ Adulting the African Way: Family, Boundaries & Becoming
Welcome back to Unpopular Opinion Nam — where we speak the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable.
In this episode, I unpack the real meaning of adulting from an African perspective. It’s not just bills and independence — it’s emotional labour, family responsibility, and often, unspoken pressure to succeed for everyone.
If you’re the “one who made it,” the “responsible one,” or the “fixer” in your family — this one’s for you.
💬 What we talk about:
- What adulting really means in African households
- How family responsibility shapes your career, choices, and identity
- The emotional toll of being the ‘strong one’
- Guilt, love, and the mental load we carry silently
- Why boundaries are not betrayal — they’re survival
- How to become your own person and stay rooted in community
Chapters 🎀
00:01 intro
00:57 adulting the african way
03:53 family vs personal identity
04:31 the mental load of silent expectations
07:23 boundaries vs breaking ties
16:36 save yourself first
👂🏾 Whether you're in your 20s or 30s, abroad or at home, this is your reminder:You’re allowed to rest. You’re allowed to say no. And you’re allowed to grow.
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