The last time Jude came, nurse Sade was in the room and it seemed as if she was in a no-nonsense mood that evening. In this mood, I dared not argue with her, I swallowed my drugs as she instructed and did whatever she asked including dropping my phone and sleeping. “Mr Jude, have you […]
Disclaimer: I’m not an expert on diet or mental health. Just a human sharing her views on a path that’s common to all. Every time the topic of food, diet, nutrition, feeding, etc., comes up, it’s a sensitive one. Mostly, feeding relates to/influences our body size, maybe this is why it gets so much attention
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I’d been at the hospital for about a week now. If my life were to be a movie, not like I thought it could be a blockbuster, but the name of the movie would be something like, “Stripped Bare.” Mummy had called everyday all through the week, sometimes her pastor would speak to me on
Jude and I were back to our usual strained relationship. I tried not to worry. A part of me knew the sweet time was going to come to an end. At least, he still dropped our allowance and managed to talk to me and play with his son, but that was it. I got no
“Lape!” Jude called from the dining room, he had just gotten back from work. He hadn’t called me like this in a while, he sounded angry. I left the clothes I was folding and went to meet him. “Yes?” “Did you notice me behaving somehow to you on Saturday?” “Yes I did.” “Okay. I am
The party eventually started. The whole preparation had ended and we had arranged the whole compound. I was sitting with Dimeji when Jude, his friend and one lady entered the compound. Jude was holding the lady, but as soon as they entered, he released her hand. He started greeting the people around and the two
To improve one’s life, caring for one’s self and totally committing to one’s overall health are important. As with every other habit, self-care practices can easily become routines such that you don’t pay attention to the motions again; you just don’t feel their impact anymore. Mindful self-care practices sort of push you to be more
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“Hmmm, we probably won’t have to admit you.” I was at the doctor’s and he had just tested me. Relief washed over me as soon as he said this. “Whatever you did between Friday and now, just continue it.” He went back to his chair, then asked, “what of your husband?” “Oh, he could not
I was sitting at the dining table with a bowl of cornflakes before me. Vic had promised to video-call me this morning. I couldn’t explain how glad I was to have my friend back, her presence in my life was very comforting and fun. Jude and Dimeji had gone to Ibadan as early as six
Some love lasts forever, others for fourteen hours… “Zainab, hello.” “Ma?” “Your grandfather is sick and wants to see you before he dies.” Not shocking. Don’t get me wrong, I loved my grandpops, who we called Lulu, to death, but at 102 years, his death couldn’t be seen as devastating. Also, we’d had more than