Her dad was the only man in her family who ever acknowledged her first period and other times. He was the one who bought pads, happily and without making it…
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A Peek At Marriage Life: Essential Tips from Couples Who’ve Been There
"You have to make a lot of compromises, sacrifices and adjustments when you’re married. It’s no longer just you, it’s the two of you."
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I left a two-year relationship because I couldn’t bear it any longer
"He swore to my face that she would never know the new address. He lied. Again. This was in 2020."
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A Conversation With Rajab Kabir Ogiri: On Growing Up in Politics and Leading Young
"That’s why I believe we must get involved, because if we don’t, others will decide for us."
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How Nursing School Tested My Faith and Strength
"Even though I chose nursing, I was not prepared for the level of trauma that came with it. This profession truly belongs to the compassionate."
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Around the Wrong Man at the Wrong Time
"He constantly stressed me out when we worked."
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Four Women, Four Journeys, and Building Dreams from Scratch
"I wanted financial freedom and the ability to create something with my hands."
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An Interview with Public Health Advocate On Female Genital Schistosomiasis, Storytelling, and Fieldwork
"Many people think FGS is a disease of the poor. I do not like that definition. Neglected tropical diseases affect humanity, anyone, regardless of economic status."
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“I Texted My Mum That I Was Sorry For Failing Her, Then I Disappeared”
"I knew no one in Bayelsa. The first night, a stranger offered me his room."
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“No One Really Decides To Leave Nigeria. The Choice Decides Itself”
"Nigeria makes the decision for you. Every pothole, every blackout, every moment of fear pushes you a little closer to the airport."