No matter how proofed you may have been over the years, the impact of the Buhari-Emefiele economy is beginning to tell at levels that cannot be ignored. Let’s face the fact: THE ECONOMY IS SHRINKING IN MORE WAYS THAN ECONOMISTS TELL US. Majority are feeling it now.
Most people at the workplace say that they would rather die with their problems if telling anyone about it is the only way forward. Telling anyone about deep personal issues or relying on anyone to provide succour, or backing or depending on anyone is now a risk, a deadly one
Last weekend, I had a mental health meltdown; the first since 2018. It was unexpected and very hard. I have bottled up a lot of emotions and stress over time, I guess my body could not take it any longer. I lost sleep, I was anxious and in panic mode. My head throbbed. My body trembled every hour. I had dizzy spells and had a blackout at a time. My chest constricted. I was withdrawn from a couple of people and also aggressive to some people. To majority of people ‘online’, I put up a face of happiness. It looked all good. But I was losing my mind. I honestly imagined a lot about being ‘gone’ once and for all… YET…
When you explore WHO you are from a spiritual spectrum, you will discover that EVERYTHING you need to succeed in life, business and career is tied to that definition.
Reno Omokri, the former social media aide to President GEJ, said “The Worst WhatsApp/Telegram Group to belong to is your secondary school alumni group.”
If you have followed my journey in the last 10 years, you will agree with me that I have been brutally open about a lot of things in my life and private space too. Book after book, I have documented so many wins and my pitfalls. This has come with some glory and also without the absence of recruiting new enemies. Somehow, my openness has exposed me to ardent blackmail and hate and unlimited backstabbing. I never knew there’s a word that identifies with THE IMPACT OF ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION BASED ON YOUR VULNERABILITY.
On September 10th, 1992 (we lived in Bauchi town at that time), our former kid sister died from complications of measles. It was devastating, to say the least. Her name was IFEOLUWAPO ABIGAIL OBAFEMI.
From the moment she died, our family foundation was shaken for a long time. Dad was really heartbroken. His ‘mini woman’ was gone. Mum was inconsolable. Her ‘reward’ was gone. I do not know how my brothers mourned her. They were only 11 years old. I was just almost 13 years old at the time, a month to 13. I recall being blank. I did not associate the death to any feelings for a very long time until sometime February 1993 when I was a boarding student at United Faith Tabernacle College, Jos. Plateau State
The Mental Health Buffet was very successful. 92 People joined the inaugural MENTAL HEALTH BUFFET and our 5 Speakers shared healing streams from their own stories.
Pauline Okoeguale referred to her sexual abuse past.
Lisa Okocha spoke about her sickle cell recovery.
I published an ebook on 27th Jan, 2017 which barely 50 people have read. I have decided to let more people read it today. You may find this absolutely liberating. A few who have read it have told me they were FREED by the stories. I’d love to know your experience too.