I am learning every day to see the pains of others even when life itself is giving me knocks and kicks. And of course, I still make mistakes along the way and retreat into the “me-me” pit sometimes. However, the words of Jackie Robinson which go: “The measure of a...
What does it really mean to be happy? Now, I’m not referring to the transient wave that occasionally sweeps through you when you’re having a good time but in the real sense of the word “happy”. The kind that isn’t dependent on circumstances or events. Who wants to be happy?...
Okay, I admit the title may just be a bit harsh but still, you know what they say about the truth huh? So what’s the truth? No matter how hard and emotionless we project ourselves, most of us want to love, be loved, and have someone to call ours. To...
An absolute given in life is that people will come and go. Sadly, we don’t have the power to control this sure trajectory. It can be hard to let go especially if the person had a home in your heart. But sometimes, love turns sour and becomes a thorn. Or...
It wouldn’t be out of place to say that most humans possess the desire to become successful and “make it” in life. This desire is what drives our actions, behaviour, attitudes, and interactions with others. If unchecked, it can create selfish tendencies in each of us. And with this comes...
The video trended across social media platforms. A video she made to show off the new car her husband got her for her fortieth birthday. A brand new Range Rover. Social media being social media, some were genuinely happy for her, while others were not. Lucy did not care. She...
So far, one very salient lesson life has taught me is that the only thing constant is change itself. Oftentimes, our response to change no matter how sudden it comes will set us apart. We find that we either drown in the uncertainty it brings or generate creative ways to...
The very first time I met Michael was at a friend’s wedding. He walked up to me and said hi, and we seemed to hit it off instantly. But I did not let him get too close because I had commitment phobia, the kind that always made me run for...
Nkem sat at the corner of the room, head tucked between her knees, silently crying. She couldn’t believe the words thrown at her just minutes ago. She had put on a brave face and acted like they did not cut like a knife. But the words did. And as soon...
Grief is not a foreign emotion to us all. It is one we have all felt at some point in our lives and still will for as long as life exists. But how many of us can handle it well without crumbling under the weight of it all? Losing a...
Today’s post is going to be a brief one and the product of my thoughts as I try to relax after a mentally...
Dear Worrier, You are me and I am you. This means I understand, but it doesn’t excuse our actions or make them right....
This is proof of true and sincere remorse. So if you are the type to easily express apologies vocally, but repeatedly commit the...
Hands shaking, I unwrapped the pink-striped package, and neatly stacked inside was my atonement gift, a collection of cosmetics. Sardonically, I laughed. I...
In response to this, we tend to give off an iron-clad hard-core vibe at first, but constantly seeing and listening to such barbed...
She has inspired a lot of people with the condition and disabilities of any sort to open up about their struggles. She is...
I am someone who has always turned to writing to make sense of things. Especially the parts of life that feel confusing, heavy or quietly complicated.
I write about mental health, relationships, identity, faith, and the in-between seasons we often move through without much language. Most of what you will find here comes from lived experience, observation, and a habit of sitting with thoughts a little longer than most people do.
I do not write because I have the answers. I write because it helps me understand myself, other people and the world around me. Writing gives me the space to slow down and to say things honestly, without needing to tidy them up. Some of what I write is still in the process of becoming, and I am comfortable letting it be that way.
Thoughts on Ink is where those reflections live. If you are drawn to writing that feels thoughtful, unhurried and real, I am glad you are here.
