I remember the educational NTA program several years back called “Speak Out”. It was designed to encourage kids and young adults to speak up and tell all about issues affecting them, their community and their circle of influence. Only God knows why it was stopped. It is a well-known fact that kids speak their minds …
My heart was broken into several little pieces. My confidence was shattered in multiple places. Thoughts of deception had my heart beat racing. I ached so badly and couldn’t stop pacing. Caught in the lie, you became truly sober. You felt the pain behind my bland words. Made heartfelt apologies but felt it was over, …
I am writing this article basically because I am as nervous as heck and I need to vent to let out some steam. My little golden girl, Barbie (short for Babara) is rewriting her Common Entrance Examination for All Souls Secondary School tomorrow. I used the word rewriting because she had written it about a …
What is a habit? A habit is a behavior or pattern of thought that you have repeated so many times that it has become almost unconscious; you exhibit them as though on autopilot. Certain habits can be helpful while others can be harmful. Because habits are automatic, they are quite beneficial. Our brains are free …
Hi everyone. I will be sharing with us about Hypervigilance using as a case study, a counseling/amateur shrink session I had recently with a sweet young lady (with her permission). For confidentiality’s sake though, I will call her Cathy. I met Cathy through a mutual friend. She was convinced she had a bad case of …
Given to flight at the slightest, for fright of tomorrow’s failure. Yet winged for conquest in life’s fiercest contest for elevation and glory. The winds blew too strongly and her faith flapped frantically. She lost her stay and was steered amiss, falling in timid wonder. Needing a reprieve but all was still and empty as …
Socrates, the Greek philosopher Socrates spoke these words; words so profound he gave his life in its defence. An unexamined life is not worth living. Source Many of us go through life without any knowledge of self or the awareness of the exceptional feats we are capable of. I remember speaking to a lady who …
A foremost teaching hospital in Nigeria recently revealed that it treated 1,680 cases of mental illnesses in 1 year! That is for just one hospital and only those who have come forward for treatment. Can you just imagine the millions all over the world dealing with mental illnesses? The leading cause of mental illness today …
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Image Source Pictures of you in my head, very graphic, like a parade. I recognize your vulnerability despite your tough facade. It swells feelings of pride and exasperation within me. Yet I absolutely love the person you’ve grown to be. Your promises are constantly replaying in my head. I’m happy knowing a piece of me …
Source My heart began to beat faster as I heard the familiar voice from the living room. “Oh heavens, please help me today”, I prayed silently. Uncle Steve Adams is Mum’s best friend’s (Aunty Mary) husband. Everyone loved him and I used to love him very much too. Now, I was just very scared of …
