Dear GhanaWeb,

I am a 31‑year‑old woman raising my 7‑year‑old daughter alone.

Her father and I are no longer together, although he sends money for her once in a while.

Over the years, I managed to save enough to open a boutique where I sell men’s and women’s clothing.

The business is doing well, with both online and walk‑in customers.

Before I became a mother, I relied heavily on men for financial support. That lifestyle contributed to the breakdown of my relationship with my child’s father.

He even requested a DNA test before accepting responsibility because he doubted the child was his.

My biggest worry now is my daughter. Even though I run the boutique, I still have men who support me financially. They visit me, and sometimes I engage in intimate relationships with them in exchange for money.

I have saved a huge amount, but I continue because I fear the future is uncertain. My goal is to secure a stable life for my daughter and myself.

I plan to stop when I reach about GH₵1 million in savings; currently, I have about GH₵300,000.

Recently, I’ve noticed troubling behaviour from my daughter. It seems she may have witnessed things she shouldn’t have.

She has begun displaying inappropriate behaviour, and despite my attempts to correct her, including punishing her, nothing has changed.

Her school and neighbours have also reported worrying incidents involving her interactions with other children.

This has been going on for over a year. She is still very young, and I desperately want her to stop these behaviours. I feel lost and unsure of what to do next.

FG/EB


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