The idea for this blog post struck me on January 30th while conversing with a Yoruba man. Initially, I had a different approach, focusing on what love meant to me and asking you to share your thoughts as well. However, after a slightly difficult conversation with the same man almost two months later, my perspective shifted. In recent times, love has begun to mean clarity to me. Through therapy, I have uncovered my childhood traumas and their triggers. As the wise woman I am,

I started writing this article last February, and with the emotional turmoil I was in then, I got overwhelmed and closed the draft after two paragraphs. A little over a week ago, I remembered my promise to be a monthly contributor on this website, so I randomly started scrolling through my drafts looking for inspiration. It led me here. If I were to pick one word to characterise my love life up until this moment, I would call it tumultuous. It is one big pot of pepper soup w

For the past two years, I have been sad! I was immensely sad and lost interest in a lot of things, one of which was writing. While I earlier stopped being a consistent publisher on this blog, I was a consistent writer in my daily life. For the last 20 months, words evaded me. I could not string enough sentences together to explain the immense pain in my heart. This also meant that I could not be helped. Well, I’m back and I am here promising you guys at least one blogpost per

If you’re reading this, it is my birthday. The most important birthday present you can give me today (asides a miillion dollars) is to say a word of prayer, love and encouragement for me. If possible, I’d love if you could send it via email. This would ensure that I ‘d have forever access to cherish it. My email address is osidipeoluwalolope@yahoo.co.uk You are complying! Thank you! Fun fact: I wrote this article in April and when it was time to publish it, I lost the taste

Hi my favourite people in the world! It’s me again. Your favourite runaway writer. Firstly, I want to say thank you for the constant...