Jackline Mensah: TikTok Star Recalls Childhood Struggles after Dad’s Neglect: “He Was Never There”
- TikTok sensation Jackline Mensah has shared her journey from a challenging childhood marked by financial adversity
- In an interview, she recounted the poignant neglect of her father that negatively impacted her quest to become a paediatrician
- The video of the heartfelt revelation of Jackline's childhood struggles triggered reactions from netizens
Ghanaian TikTok star Jackline Mensah has opened up about her turbulent childhood as she recalled the mountains of challenges she faced due to financial reasons.
During an interview on Kingdom FM, the social media personality discussed her childhood quest to be a paediatrician and appear on television.
When asked why she did not pursue her quest to care for children, Jackline Mensah said she put the dream on the back burner due to her difficult childhood and financial difficulties.
''My dad never cared for me growing up because my mum refused to love him like he wanted,'' Mensah said.
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Jackline Mensah recounted facing the prospect of being sent to an orphanage due to lack of care, but her grandmother stepped forward with unwavering love and care.
Watch the video below:
Jackline Mensah's childhood struggles move netizens
The poignant revelation of Jackline Mensah's childhood adversities stirred deep emotions among netizens on social media.
Majorrkissi said:
Praying for a day fathers will be appreciated a bit.
Georgesampson28 replied:
@majorrkissi, ask her who told her that story if not the mum.
birdcore said:
"Nonsense . And why would your mother lay her legs for someone she did not love ? What did you expect would be the outcome ? Inasmuch as I don't tolerant fathers who denies their children their rightful caretaking , blame your mother too"
majorrkissi commented:
"Praying for a day fathers will be appreciated a bit."
Jackline Mensah denies rumoured relationship with Shatta Wale
Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that burgeoning TikTok sensation, Jackline Mensah, dismissed dating rumours linking her with Shatta Wale during a live TV appearance.
She criticised Ghanaians for spreading such rumours. She clarified that the only encounter she had with Shatta Wale was at his birthday party and that they hadn't met since then.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
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