GIVE IT TIME.

My first day in uni, I cried.

Funny abi? Because this is the same person that did not allow God rest and was constantly praying back to back for admission not long ago. Now the very thing I prayed for is here. I know I am ready for this big step, but I was so overwhelmed.

I remember calling my sister and crying that I wanted to come home. There was nothing I wanted more at that point than going home to my sisters and my father. Going back to my comfortable house where my sister would give me foot massages whenever I was tired or stressed. Where my dad would tell me stories and my boss would pamper me. It was hilarious.

One survival hack? Constantly reminding myself that I was working on an answered prayer. Yessss. I did not get here easily. I cannot just run off because it feels hard. It is a huge cultural shift.

So when I get hit by waves of overwhelm and I am trying to figure things out and all I want to do is cry, I lift my chin and remind myself that I am walking in an answered prayer. Heck, I would survive because I am equal to the task.

Dearest reader, one thing I have learned is that over time, it gets better. With each passing day, it strangely got better and worse. Less of “I want to go home” but more stress.

Are you stressed? Give it time.

And remember, it is an honour to be where you are and to have what you have. Once upon a time, you could only dream of it. You are lucky enough to be living it now, do not take that lightly.

We are never given more than we can handle.

God is such a girl’s dad 😌

Ciao

@favvy_Okwans🖤.