Vaccines worked so well we have an entire generation that’s probably never seen cases of polio and tuberculosis. Heck some people have never seen measles and that’s why they have the audacity to be so stupid.
For the same reason, many of us struggle to acknowledge errors we have steadfastly believed in, even in the face of a clearly superior argument. We equate the humility of admitting you were wrong and apologising/making amends to a fate worse than death.
These “bandits” are not that sophisticated. If the Nigerian government actually wanted to find them, they would find them in a few hours. The government is complicit in this. it’s not rocket science.
Still baffles me how tribalistic a lot of you are. Nitpicking at everything now, saying things like “tainted blood” “your kind” “go back to where you’re from”. You went to school, you’ve traveled, you’re supposed to be the “educated ones” fgs.
I saw my husband differently after something that happened at the grocery store.
We were in line when the cashier, trying to be funny, said, “Wow, you’ve got your hands full. Bet she spends all your money too, huh?”
A couple people chuckled.
I felt that familiar, small smile forming the one women use when they’re about to brush off something uncomfortable.
Before I could say anything, my husband looked at him and said, “She built half of what we have. I’m lucky she lets me spend hers.”
It wasn’t loud. It wasn’t aggressive. It was calm. Certain.
The cashier went quiet.
He didn’t turn it into banter. He didn’t let it slide to keep things easy. He corrected it without making me the punchline.
And in that moment, I felt something settle in my chest.
It wasn’t about money. It was about respect.
He didn’t need a dramatic scene. He just made it clear I’m not the joke in any room he’s in.
And I realized, it’s one thing to be loved in private.
It’s another thing to be honored in public.
That’s when I knew I was safe.
She called me and was screaming.
she said "I won!" "There were so many people but I was among the winners!".
It was a proud sister moment for me, I was sooo happy!!
But looking at her right now, it feels like she's leaving me slowly, my girl needs help and I can't do it alone.
Last December, my aunty asked me when I’m getting married and my dad replied her with, “Which of your married daughters are doing better than her?”
The way my mouth fell open, 😭😭😭
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