May 26, 20207 minFrom Trauma to Freedom In that moment, my body was no longer mine; I couldn’t move or speak. He didn’t speak either. The only sound was his heavy breathing...
Mar 2, 20208 minLetting Go of ShameThe first 15 years of my life was bliss. I was born in the city of Abeokuta, Nigeria, in 2000, as an only child to my parents...
Oct 23, 20197 minEven in the Darkest MomentsGrowing up, I’ve noticed that many people, especially men, think they are entitled to a lot from a woman. They think they have the right...
Sep 27, 20197 minThe Light That Shows Me the WayI remember one time my brothers and I had to avoid drops of blood splattered on the pavement that followed our path to school...
Nov 1, 20189 minHence, the Crossing PointMy parents were very alert people, writers who valued the fundamental rights of humans. The arts took the place of religion in our family...
Jun 7, 20188 minBecoming MeIt’s strange for me to look back on my old self, old photos, and old clothing. It’s like looking at someone else’s life that you’ve been...
Apr 27, 20186 minLeaving Behind My SecretIn my early 20s, I lost a big part of myself. The person who I used to be was being smothered by grief and guilt. The things I once...