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2025 Recap

Dearest Gentle Reader, Season’s greetings 🀍 If I’m being honest, I didn’t keep all the promises I made to myself and to you guys in January 2025πŸ₯Ί. And for a long time, that bothered me a whole lot. But looking back now, I understand why. Last year needed me to pause, to learn, to unlearn, and to grow, and I’m grateful for every part of it. One of the biggest lessons came from choosing a career path. As a Microbiology graduate who genuinely enjoyed every aspect of the course (weirdly so), deciding what direction to take wasn’t easy. I felt pulled in many directions, unsure of where I truly belonged. Eventually, I ran back to God for clarity and slowly, things began to align. That clarity led me to academic writing. It was something I had always been interested in but never quite knew how to begin. When I finally took the leap, it was challenging, exciting, and deeply fulfilling. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who referred me, trusted my work, and supported my journey. Thank you f...

The Friendship Filter: Healthy Boundaries, Wholesome Friendships

A warm welcome back ! Dearest gentle reader(I know, I know πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚) I know it’s  been a while and I apologize for the silence. Life took me on a detour, but I’m now refocused and I’m backkk The Unseen Guest In Every Friendship  As the saying goes, "Show me your friends, and I'll tell you who you are." Our friendships reflect our values, interests, and character. But have you ever taken the time to define what you want and don't want in your friendships? In my previous post on boundaries, I emphasized the importance of establishing limits in relationships. However, I realized that I hadn't clearly defined what I sought in friendships. I assumed that shared interests and mutual benefits and aligning vibes were enough. But experience taught me otherwise. Recently, I formed a friendship that seemed perfect until I noticed traits that didn't align with my values. I had to reevaluate and eventually distance myself. This experience made me realize the importance of bein...

The Unseen Struggle: Life with PCOS in Nigeria

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects 5-10% of women of childbearing age worldwide.  September is PCOS Awareness Month, and it's essential to shed light on this often misunderstood condition. It's characterized by: - Hormonal imbalance - Irregular menstrual cycles - Cysts on the ovaries - Insulin resistance - Weight management challenges - Acne and skin issues ( the whole ohhh look at how bad her face is, ohh her skin is horrible, ohh what’s wrong with your skin; you don’t know her struggles so please rest) - Hair loss and excess hair growth ( see her hairline, look at those bald patches, ohhh so much hair like a monkey, Argggh beard gang; my darling rest oo) Living with PCOS in Nigeria can be a lonely and misunderstood experience. Despite its prevalence, PCOS remains concealed in stigma, with many women suffering in silence. The Physical Struggle is Real PCOS affects every aspect of a woman's life, from irregular periods to weight management,...