EMBRACING INDIVIDUALITY

Growing up I found myself always wanting to fit among my peers and those older than me. I wanted to belong the pressure was so intense. I didn't want to feel left out so I always mimicked whatever I saw them doing. This involves engaging in unhealthy things, though I didn't accept all, I lacked the boldness and wisdom to reject all uncultured activities. At one point, I even bullied someone to prove myself, but thank God I made an amend and we later became friends.

We often hung out, discussing various foolish things, it was mainly with guys and a few girls in my street. They did all sorts of things but I was just in their midst laughing and absorbing things that wouldn't help me in life. Despite being brought up well, I began following people who were detrimental to my well-being. Moreover, they were the people around me and we grew up together, so separating from them was so difficult.

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It wasn't until my mom spoke some senses into me, confronting me about the cycle I was moving with, she did a whole lecture and stated how she has been seeing some changes in me. Reflecting on her words and the consequences that might befall me if I continued to move with my set of friends. I recognize the importance of being myself and also the value of the way I was brought up. After the awakening, I made the difficult decision to break free from my toxic friendship.

It wasn't an easy decision I took and my friends were adamant knowing what happened that I wasn't reaching out to them again. They visited consecutive times to inquire what they did wrong but I just shovel them off because I have tried advising some but it seems pointless. They were shocked that I could leave their group and the lifestyle and I too was shocked. It got to a point where a boyfriend came and wanted to talk me into coming back. I used a broom to beat the hell out of him, anywhere he sees me he's always calling me names that I am wicked and a witch😄. I have never been happier when I dealt with him. I always told them I had no connections with them anyone or the lifestyle I had lived but they didn't seem to get me.

As I let go of the negative part of my life I started discovering my new potential it was all thanks to my parents and a wonderful woman I met. She started a fellowship in my dad's house, she brought love to me, and gave me great and awesome and God-fearing friends. I discovered my talents through the fellowship I also took over whenever she wasn't around. I was so happy and everything was working perfectly for me. When I was still living that wayward lifestyle I was shy I wasn't bold and when I broke out I became fearless, a leader, I had this uniqueness in me.

Today, I am grateful for the lessons learned during my journey, they shaped my life and added meaning to my existence. else I would have fallen by the wayside. Witnessing the consequences faced by my former peers, especially the ladies, reinforces my gratitude for choosing a different path. I no longer allow others' expectations to define me, embracing my individuality and the values that guide my life.

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