Crash. Crash. I looked down. My legs were shaped like scythes. Instantly, I knew that something was wrong. A chill ran down my spine. I asked the people who rescued me from the car, “Am I going to die?” They assured me that I wasn’t. Today was 21st April 2014 (aka Easter Monday), I would... Continue Reading →
The Born Identity
Many a person have gone or will go on a quest; a journey of self-discovery to figure out who they are in this crazy, tragically beautiful world. The topic of individual or collective identity is complex, multi-layered and multifaceted. A kaleidoscope, if you will. There seems to be a new box added to official forms... Continue Reading →
Tale of Two Cities
This is the tale of two cities. Lagos and London. One has a healthcare system that would make you weep. The other, so advanced, it would make you smile. Let us begin. The BeginningCrash. Crash. The helpful passersby extricated me carefully from the wreckage. The pain was unimaginable, rippling through my body, one nerve at... Continue Reading →
My Turbulent British Airways Flight
Towards the tail end of last year, I got a diagnosis that made me think to myself, "Maybe I am indeed up a creek without a paddle." This time, maybe this time, luck would not be on my side. Worry set in, worst case scenarios raced through my mind at alarming speeds. My inimitable surgeon... Continue Reading →
Wheelchair Girl 