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My mailbox was filled with too many rejection letters, discombobulating me. How can such cataclysms befall me? How am I going to keep on with all these? Why am I having a bad day? These were the questions running through my mind. I completed my NYSC program last year and that was the last time … Read more
Growing up in a religious setting, I was exposed to a lot of ideas that were not particularly in line with science nor had any good justification. For instance, I was told God formed man using dust from the ground, sex before marriage is a sin, and not accepting Jesus meant you were going to … Read more
The trauma was still fresh. I had been having sleep paralysis, lucid dreams, and randomly feeling the urge to cry. However, I had been mostly wearing a smile and looking strong. But, something else was also happening. I was beginning to get addicted to her voice. She was pretty and petite. Her voice was soothing. … Read more
It was almost midnight as I scrolled through Facebook. I stumbled upon her profile: she looked intelligent, driven, and possessed a calming aura. I sent a friend request, and we connected. Time went by, we got to know more about ourselves, and our friendship bloomed. Soon, it morphed into love. We shared struggles, secrets, fears, … Read more
Valentine’s Day, often painted with shades of red and roses, can seem like a one-size-fits-all affair. But, a truly special day goes beyond heart-shaped chocolates, drinks and pairs of underwear. Making Valentine’s special for him is about understanding him deeply and crafting an experience that resonates with his unique personality, interests, and desires.
Romans 7:15 is a verse from the Bible. It says, “I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do, I do not do. But what I hate, I do.” The verse is part of a passage where the Apostle Paul, a man considered an upright and unshakable believer of the Christian … Read more
Did you choose what turns you on or did you simply find yourself attracted to it? When I was a kid, I ran around the neighbourhood naked. The adults and older kids sometimes chuckled and asked me to put on some clothes. With time, as I matured, I understood and felt self-motivated to put on … Read more
Sometime last year, a friend I hadn’t seen for years came to visit their sibling in a town close to where I was staying. And, I happened to also have something to do in that town, so, we decided that a meet-up would be great. Well, the day came, I was in the city. But, … Read more
Decision-making is inescapable. It’s like encountering crossroads – you must choose a path to follow; you must make a decision, or nothing progresses, and, at worst, you might be left behind by those who make decisions. Whether it’s about your career, relationships, or even meals, decisions are an integral part of moving forward in life. … Read more
Ever scroll through social media and feel like everyone’s winning except you? I know that surreal feeling of watching time and your peers fly by. They’re getting married, having kids, leaving the country – achieving all the “adulting” milestones. Don’t get me wrong, I’m genuinely thrilled for them (whether they are my friends or strangers … Read more
