There’s Something Different About the Love of a Grandchild
There’s something special about the love of a grandchild. A grateful Nana reflects on the joy, laughter, memories, and blessings of grandparenthood.
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When a Loved One Is Dying
What happens to families when a loved one is dying? A hospice nurse reflects on grief, family conflict, estrangement, and love at the end of life.
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Why Does God Allow Good People to Suffer?
After decades of witnessing suffering as a hospice nurse, losing loved ones, and questioning unanswered prayers, I find myself asking a difficult question: If God is a loving Father, why does He allow His children to suffer when He has the power to stop it?
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Why Are Women Expected to Sacrifice So Much of Themselves for Everyone Else?
After a lifetime of putting everyone else first, I’ve reached a point where I’m ready to choose myself. A personal reflection on women’s sacrifices, entitled adult children, people-pleasing, and the freedom to finally live for yourself.
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What 30 Years of Nursing Taught Me About the Way We Treat Our Elderly
After 30 years in nursing, I’ve witnessed the loneliness, neglect, and loss of dignity some elderly people endure. A personal reflection on aging parents, family responsibility, and the importance of compassion.
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The Hidden Price of Living Abroad: What Immigrants Rarely Talk About
When people see someone who has spent decades living in America or Europe, they often assume that person has made it. After all, isn’t that why so many people leave their home countries in the first place? To find better opportunities, earn a decent living, raise their children in a more stable environment, and build…
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Nigeria at 66: What Are We Really Celebrating?
Sixty-six years after independence, Nigeria remains a nation of unfulfilled promises. Drawing on my personal experiences growing up in Nigeria and living abroad, I reflect on failed leadership, insecurity, and the painful question: Will Nigeria ever become the country we once hoped it would be?
