When Families Fail, Society Bleeds
The recent news of a young lady allegedly poisoning her boyfriend in Port Harcourt over infidelity is not just a crime story—it’s a mirror reflecting the silent crisis in our families and communities.
When homes fail to teach emotional control, conflict resolution, and empathy, the result is often violence, not just in the streets but within relationships. Too many young people are growing up without learning how to deal with heartbreak, betrayal, or disappointment in healthy ways. Instead, anger becomes rage. Love turns into revenge.
This isn’t just about one relationship gone wrong—it’s about the failure of the systems that should nurture us. Families that don’t teach values. Communities that glorify toxic love. Schools that ignore mental health. A society that mocks vulnerability but celebrates vengeance.
Until we begin to raise emotionally intelligent, spiritually grounded, and mentally healthy individuals, we will keep seeing tragic stories like this. Let this be a wake-up call—not just to punish, but to reflect, rebuild, and reeducate.
Healing begins at home.
Join me in the journey of healing, restoration, recovery and empowerment of families.
Mrs Princess Obi-Chimezie
Family life Empowerment Coach
