Nigeria, Dec. 22 -- Different forms of pressure shape our lives in subtle and overt ways, often wearing a friendly face while quietly bruising the human spirit. A few days ago, I came across an emotional post that stirred deep empathy in me. It was a reminder that popularity, success, and perceived strength do not immunize anyone against emotional exhaustion. The post came from a Nollywood actress, Lizzy Gold, whose honest lament exposed how even admiration can become a burden when society refuses to respect personal choices.

Lizzy Gold spoke openly about her relationship status, asking the public to stop pressuring her into marriage simply because she is a mother of two. Despite her growing career and evident success as a woman raising ...