What I Didn't See Before: A COVID-19 Story
As I watched my son get dirt on his clothes and static from the slide in his hair, I realized...
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- Nov 9, 2020
- 7 min
In the Suffering: A COVID-19 Story
And for a month, my heart was as empty as my home. I locked myself in my room and stared at the wall, wondering if, within the details
- Sep 30, 2020
- 6 min
What Truly Matters: A COVID-19 Story
One morning, my wife and daughter woke up feeling feverish. I thought it was a common cold or some infection at first, but days passed
- May 21, 2020
- 8 min
One Look Changed EverythingÂ
She named me Bradley Currie Jenkins, giving me her last name because her boyfriend, my dad, wasn’t interested with me...
- Apr 3, 2020
- 6 min
Nothing Lasts Forever
If joy is hidden behind a bed of thorns, then I will cut my hands to reach it...
- Feb 10, 2020
- 6 min
And What of My Legacy?
I used to ask, “What is the purpose of educating young girls? What are they good for? Why would I ever want a daughter...
- Sep 19, 2019
- 7 min
14 Years Later
We had many adventures and shenanigans together. Unfortunately, both Stephen and I were influenced easily by peers...
- Aug 8, 2019
- 8 min
A Beautiful Life Once More
It’s not wrong to believe that life is unfair and difficult. But the thing is, that’s how it is for everyone...
- Jul 23, 2019
- 9 min
Coming back from Rock Bottom
Coming from a conservative town, no one cared to learn why I didn’t have a dad. They just judged my siblings and me for it...
- Apr 30, 2019
- 7 min
The Season to Harvest
My parents fell in love in prison. Not many people can say that! Back then, detention centers were co-ed. My father...
- Apr 8, 2019
- 8 min
The Great Escape
I do not want to drag you into historical facts. I want to tell you about the adventures of a boy who cheated death.
So, let me take you...
- Jan 22, 2019
- 8 min
Seven Miracles
One of the things I loved about my family was while there was lots of work, we always made time for leisure. Our weekends were full...
- Aug 3, 2018
- 8 min
In the Past
My mom was a nurse, and my dad was a realtor in Lekki, Lagos. My dad was strict with me since I was the first born, but my mom had a warm...
- Jul 11, 2018
- 7 min
A Helping Heart
If life were to be pre-programmed, it would kill the fun out of every learning situation. It would be better to be born a zombie than...
- Jun 27, 2018
- 12 min
100 Years and Counting
When I tell people I’m 100 years old, their eyes widen like they’re looking at a rare gem. I suppose I am, but I don’t see it that way...
- Apr 27, 2018
- 6 min
The Gift of Miracles
I had read in the Bible about miracles, but I had big doubts about them ever happening to me. Because of my beliefs, I was always...
- Mar 21, 2018
- 5 min
Life Will Find Its Way
I watch people go through life planning everything out and feel disappointed when something doesn’t go according to the plan. Yes, you...
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