A discussion with a friend of mine some months back came to mind as I pondered on this topic. The truth is that we tend to have unrealistic expectations of our partners especially when we are in love. These expectations create a warped belief that they are the only person...
I remember those times as a child when life was simpler; times when the only thought that consistently raced through my mind was creatively crafting plans and excuses to avoid going to bed early. What about the times where we cried when beaten and ran back to the arms of...
If miracles do exist, then this amazing Nigerian-American singer is living proof. I bet we all remember the Sosoliso Flight Crash of December 10th, 2005. With the resulting loss of 107 lives, tragedy snuffed out the light in the sun. Born on October 29th, 1989, Kechi Okwuchi was one of...
It was my wedding day. I was tired of the appearances I had been forced to put up and my jaw ached from the pressure of the fake smile that I plastered boldly. I begged to be free from going through with this façade. I struggled to maintain a calm...
Those who know me well know that I love babies. I guess this is because I find them not only adorable but fascinating. More importantly, I came to understand the power of a smile from those little ones in a way I never had before. I remember spending a day...
My world froze. No, I did not scream. The heavy curtains hid me from them but not from the shock. They were two of them, barely older than boys. If only I had stayed with her, maybe. Guilt ripped me apart. My vision blurred as I saw her blood pool...
In light of the current happenings in the world, inspiration has been a tad difficult to find. So, I went in search of it, hoping music and some jogging would be enough to do the magic. Well, I did find it. I think I probably may have even screamed eureka! “You...
I feel like a scapegoat being led to the slaughterhouse. I look unkempt but then again, my appearance is the last thing on my mind. I am numb throughout the proceedings but the slam of the gavel resounds in my head. Today, the battle finally ends, but oh so different...
I stumbled upon a particular theory while doing a mini-research some days ago. Frankly, this theory was mindblowing and provoked some pretty intense thoughts. You might have heard of it. It’s called “The Power of One”. Well just in case you haven’t, what this principle basically postulates is that any...
What is “tomorrow?” I dare ask. And no, I’m not looking for a generic “the day after today” response. Make it more personal and keep the answer to yourself. If we are honest with ourselves, we all have stories about the tomorrows we dreamed about that never came to be....
The only thing that can get us through this wave of insanity is unity. For Fatima, Ada, Yetunde, Tunde, Obi, Efe, Adamu, and...
20th October 2020, you wept the loudest. For your children who died in the hands of those sworn to protect those affiliated with...
For Jimoh Isiaq. For Ayomide Taiwo. For Sleek. For Peter Ofurum. For Chika Ibeku. For Chibuike Anams. For Ifeoma Abugu. For Kolade Johnson....
The definition of synergy for couples is subjective and based on individual perspectives. Find out the synergy that works best for you. Your...
When I kill all forms of human understanding and seek the voice within, I truly believe you weren’t silent. You were only waiting...
Little Sarah, the five-year-old daughter of another teacher, skipped around him, oblivious to his mood. And each time she played next to him,...
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.
