Hathele

I love reading historical fiction because I love the fact that it is conclusive. But now, I see the conclusion of what would have been of us, and it hurts. Not because you are a continent away, but because you have chosen to be romantically away while remaining emotionally available without commitment. It feels like those fairy-tale novels of remarkable love I read long ago are becoming real, with myself as the heroine and you, Paul, the hero. Where two lovers love deeply, are ready, yet cannot be because one does not believe the chances are right. I mean, you check all my boxes, even the ones in my heart I have never wished to write on paper. And now, I can only hold those qualities as a motivation: that I once had them in mind, and perhaps the heavens will bring another with them. Hello, Paul. You pulled me from the first time I heard your voice. And when I turned to see your face, I went speechless. Not because I authored Speechless by Michael Jac...

Ethel Etuk Willie, also known as Ethel Willie, is a Nigerian scholar, advocate, and researcher known for her work in human development, social justice, and advocacy for vulnerable groups, particularly persons with disabilities. She has made significant contributions through her academic research and active involvement in various social initiatives. Ethel Willie is notably recognized for her 2021 academic paper titled "The Directors: Duty (In Statute and Common Law), Liability and Relief from Liability in the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA 2020)," published on Academia.edu. In this work, she explores the legal responsibilities, liabilities, and potential relief for company directors under Nigeria’s updated corporate governance framework, emphasizing their critical role in managing artificial legal entities (companies) and ensuring lawful operations. Beyond her academic pursuits, Ethel is deeply committed to advocacy. She is passionate about the rights of p...

I was once close to a lady who suddenly began to belittle me, creating a clique to join in. I introspected to see if I had triggered this opposition, but found no fault on my part. Instead, I chose to focus on understanding their motivations. The lady who initiated the drama had recently gotten married and now felt superior to unmarried women. Another lady came from a relatively affluent family, which seemed to fuel her sense of importance. A third lady, whom I deeply respected, had traveled abroad and now looked down on me. Upon deeper reflection, I realized that these women were intimidated by my confidence and self-worth. The newly married lady couldn’t understand how I remained content with myself, focused on self-development rather than feeling pressured by marriage. How I perceive life is, whether married or not, if I fail as a person, then my existence on earth has no meaning. As young women, we must ask ourselves:         Do we stop livin...

I tell people all the time that I am a social introvert, but often, they laugh it off, saying I’m too social or expressive to be anything close to an introvert. So here goes my analysis I want to know what you think. I used to hate talking or associating with people, including my siblings when I was younger. I disliked interacting and being interacted with. But one day, I realized that the people who interacted more seemed brighter and happier compared to me. Because I tend to think, analyze, and overanalyze everything, my moods were often affected. I felt less happy, more grumpy, and moody. So, for survival, I decided I would learn to socialize to get that sun-like glow extroverts seemed to have and the laughter that always surrounded them. But starting out was difficult. People misunderstood my awkward smiles, unsociable responses, and my struggle to connect. I felt discouraged and exhausted, wishing I could go back to pretending I was a non-living thing. Looking back, the first skil...