- TikTok sensation Jackline Mensah shared her journey from a challenging childhood marked by financial adversity
- In an interview, she recounted her father’s painful neglect that negatively affected her pursuit of becoming a pediatrician
- Erica Daniel, an intimacy coach, spoke to YEN.com.gh about how people, including the entertainer, can deal with conflicts with their loved ones
Ghanaian TikTok star Jackline Mensah has opened up about her troubled childhood as she recalled the mountains of financial challenges she faced.
During an interview with Kingdom FM, the social media personality discussed her childhood quest to become a pediatrician and appear on television.
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When asked why she did not continue her efforts to care for the children, Jacqueline Mensah she said she put the dream on the back burner due to her difficult childhood and financial difficulties.
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“My dad never cared for me growing up because my mom refused to love him the way she wanted. Mensah said.
Jackline Mensah recounted that she faced the prospect of being sent to an orphanage due to lack of care, but her grandmother moved forward with unwavering love and care.
Expert advice
In an interview, US-trained intimacy coach Erica Daniel shared how people, including the TikToker, can deal with conflict.
”First, sit with your feelings and reflect. Acknowledge that your feelings were hurt and determine where the hurt is coming from. Did it bring up a painful memory from your past? When someone tells you how you hurt them during a fight or [hurts you], it’s easy to assume you’re a bad person. It is important to remember that you are a good person even when there is conflict and not to internalize harmful feelings or words given from a place of pain…
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Sometimes, the issue is serious and you need a neutral third party to help you resolve it. Professional help from an intimacy coach can help you understand the consequences of conflict and enable you to open up with each other safely to fully see and hear each other while remaining in a loving relationship.” , he said. YEN.com.gh.
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Jackline Mensah is moving internet users
The shocking revelation of Jackline Mensah’s childhood adversities has caused deep emotions among netizens on social media.
Majorrkissi said:
The prayer of the fathers for a day will be little appreciated.
Georgesampson28 replied:
@majorrkissi, ask her who told her that story if not mom.
Jackline Mensah slays like a pirate at the premiere of Yvonne Nelson’s film
In an earlier story, YEN.com.gh reported that TikToker Jackline Mensah caused a stir with her stunning appearance at the premiere of Yvonne Nelson’s movie on March 29, 2024.
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The Tripping cast member ditched her glamorous red carpet dresses for a daring pirate-inspired outfit. Jackline Mensah wore a long white shirt dress wrapped up to her elbow with a red belly belt and teamed it with tall black boots.
She wore a red pirate hat and a gold patterned eye patch to make her stand out. Jacqueline looked effortlessly stunning with flawless makeup to complete her look as she showed off her designer clutch bag.
Source: YEN.com.gh