You write about a social condition in personal terms. This captures the very spirit of creative nonfiction. Your piece is not only true, but is also true as it relates to you. We are interested in what you write because there are both social and personal elements. Your narration is strong.
In Igbo land the preference for a male child is more than tradition. As you explain, the gender of the child has real-life consequences. We do wonder, what happened to your father's first wife? Was she put aside or did she reside with the family, in the same home?
Thank you for sharing this with us, @nkemakonam89. We appreciate that you support other writers in the community with your comments.
My father's first wife still resides in the same home with us to date.
I really appreciate your supportive comment and your time in reading my story. Thank you so much 👍