Facts of Being a Single Mother in Japan, Underestimated and Considered a Failure by Society

Kapanlagi.com - The number of divorce cases in Indonesia is so large, which eventually leads to many people being single parents. As a result, being a single parent is already considered normal here.

But it's a different story in Japan, where being a single parent is still very rare. Even the life of a single parent is not easy there. This confession was made by a woman named Ayano who now has to support her daughter alone.

"My name is Ayano. I am a single mother and currently work as a model and influencer on Instagram. Single mothers are still very rare in Japan. No matter how they gave birth to their child, all single mothers face difficulties like being looked down upon by society. And this kind of culture makes life very difficult for our children and us single mothers," Ayano said as quoted from the Youtube channel Asian Boss.

1. Called as a Failed Human

From the story, Ayano has bipolar disorder, which causes her mood to fluctuate drastically. At one point, she lost control during a heated argument with her husband, resulting in the end of their marriage.

Since then, Ayano has had to support her daughter on her own. Of course, Ayano faces a lot of criticism and judgment from people around her, including her own parents.

"Most people think that I am a failed human. Maybe this is already a culture of belittling in Japan, where people think that you are like this because you don't listen to your parents' advice. And honestly, my parents were initially very against my marriage," Ayano reminisced.

2. Abandoning the Intention to Commit Suicide

Credit: Youtube/Asian Boss

Due to the heaviness of the life she was living, Ayano had thought several times about ending her own life. However, it was her child who gave her the motivation to continue living.

"I don't care what will happen to me, but I have someone to protect now. So that's the reason why I could never end my own life," said the 25-year-old woman.

3. Daring to Share Her Story

Due to her bipolar disorder, Ayano often feels anxious to the point of fainting when she has to speak in front of a camera or a large audience. However, on that occasion, she mustered the courage to share her life story as an inspiration for others.

"I realize that there are many people around the world who have the same problems as me, such as fighting against an illness or facing the difficulties of being a single mother. So, I want to share my problems and show the world that I am fighting back, hoping to give courage to others," Ayano concluded.

4. Watch the Video!

Video by: Asian Boss

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