If we’re being honest, nobody is a 100% sane especially if you live in Lagos. I can’t imagine someone leaving their house in the morning and not put on their garment of ment.
A ma n fi werey wo werey ni.. yktv😊
Asides the fact that being an entity in Lagos can make you go bananas (um poco loco) if you know what I mean. Protecting our mental health is also imperative. I mean, we are all going through a lot. Me, a lot. You, a lot. Gbogbo wa, a lot. We also need to know that we do not have the power to control everything that goes on in our lives. A wise man once said;
“Overthinking no fit solve problem”
Frankly speaking, as I dey like this I fit think for the whole Nigeria. Is it okay? nope but I can’t help it. That doesn’t mean i’m not working on it sha. If they are circumstances beyond my control, i’ll just leave it to God. I go still think am sha but still.
Ki eyan ma lo ya werey.. aye o le to yen
If you’re struggling with mental health issues, believe me, it is not to be taken lightly. You matter, do not think otherwise. You are intensely and immensely loved by your family and your friends. I love you sha just so you know. It might not seem like people understand what you are going through but learning to fight to feel and/or become better is always the better option.
Imagine say you tell your mama say you dey depressed, the next thing you meet yourself for one church why them dey use broom flog the nonexistent devil for your body comot.
Jesu saanu aka God abeg🤲🏾..
For someone who has had their insecurities rubbed in their face, and was even bullied for that same reason.
A whole me😪
I know what you’re thinking. who would bully a whole 6’2 tdb (Tall Dark and Beautiful) babe like me. Lmao, they don’t matter, not anymore. I am way past it. I have learnt that if anyone has a problem with my body or how I look, boya kon ko si odo abi they should go and hug transformer, respectfully.
Just take this life easy, i’ll like to correct the YOLO ( you only live once) narrative. You LIVE everyday and you DIE once. You no be Jesus. So please, if you’re going through anything at all. You are not a burden, please speak up. The world is a better place with you in it.
You matter, don’t forget that.
Thank you for reading.
With love,
Tdb🫶🏾.
GLOSSARY
A ma n fi werey wo werey ni: A yoruba word that means We use madness/ ment to deal with madness
yktv: You know The Vibes
Ki eyan ma lo ya werey: A yoruba word that means So someone/ a person won’t run mad
aye o le to yen: A yoruba word that means Life is not that hard
boya kon ko si odo: A yoruba word that means he/she can jump in a lagoon, respectfully.
I have a few of non Yoruba readers so i’ll be add a glossary from now on☺️.
"You live everyday, but you die once"....
That part really got to me.
Ololade mi Asake, thank you for this great piece ❤❤
Omo you tall oh, I wish am taller but am surrounded with people that am taller than sha. Still feel I can do with more height am 5"6 just "3 inch will.do me but maybe I won't Still be satisfied you know Oliver twist, anyway nice write up enjoyed this early this morning.