My response to @Davizee...

https://www.nairaland.com/7703674/what-does-it-mean-enter

I didn't plan to do this but I decided to pause writing my book when I saw this young man's quote and his threads. It really hit me hard because I could relate to his struggles, so instead of just responding to him — I decided to make a thread so others can learn.

By the way, I'm a hustler just like you and that number 19 reminds me of my little brother and the year 2021 I decided to take one of the most dangerous decision ever!


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Man, ever since I was a kid — I've been hearing "you're the hope of our family". The pressure and weight on my shoulders isn't anything new, it's not easy.

I wasn't even up to 10 when I started staying with people who were not my immediate family, by 11, my dad made me to go stay in some man's shop after school — especially every Saturday.

Look, it's a long story but I finished high school by 16 and was persuaded into Nwaboi apprenticeship. Man, my dream of furthering my education squashed!

I know you're wondering where exactly I'm driving at, huh? Calm down...

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After going through hell because of nwaboi apprenticeship, I grabbed the bull by the horn and left with no settlement at 19. Not even a penny! I was broke mentally, physically and financially.

I was tired of suffering, I wanted to just cease to breathe but I couldn't do it because I could tell that my family needed me — I've got 4 younger brothers and like me, they never enjoyed that feeling of having a father and a strong family. It was taken from us at a young age!

Listen, nobody cares about you — this world is cruel and cold. Being born a poor and in Nigeria is like being born without legs, hands and still blind. It's crazy! I was forced to become an adult before I even knew what being 18 was like.

If you're young, poor and confused on the next steps to take — do this:


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Firstly, start by reading these:


https://www.nairaland.com/7249793/early-20s-need-read#115134721


https://www.nairaland.com/7722738/things-wish-knew-teenager-18


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If you've gone through the threads I posted the link in my previous post, you'd understand that:

1. Learning a skill is very important in today's Nigeria, the electrician that fixed my light issue charged me N2.5k — I had reduce it to 1.5k. Funny enough, he didn't do much and just walked away with an amount that'd get me 2 Mudu of beans.

2. The internet is a powerful tool, I still regret not harnessing its potential when I was younger. It was hard to navigate through the treacherous terrain with the odds against me — it wasn't my fault but I keep beating myself over that.

3. If you can afford to further your education, drop the idea for now (I know it hurts, trust me — I've been there) and hustle. Although, I've seen people who managed to push through by hustling in school but it wasn't easy especially if you got younger siblings like me.

4. Nobody cares, you are your own responsibility. Life's a short trip, expect the worst while hoping for the best. Expectations breeds disappointments.


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SuperOnyi:


My response to @Davizee...

https://www.nairaland.com/7703674/what-does-it-mean-enter

I didn't plan to do this but I decided to pause writing my book when I saw this young man's quote and his threads. It really hit me hard because I could relate to his struggles, so instead of just responding to him — I decided to make a thread so others can learn.

By the way, I'm a hustler just like you and that number 19 reminds me of my little brother and the year 2021 I decided to take one of the most dangerous decision ever!


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Thanks for your advice man

How will African parents give birth to a child and begin to tell that child he is their hope to recuse them from poverty.
Which kind selfishness is that, did the child ask to be born.? If you can’t take of a child, why birth one?

You have to complete this thread
I feel like you’re speaking directly to me

Omoawoke:
How will African parents give birth to a child and begin to tell that child he is their hope to recuse them from poverty.
Which kind selfishness is that, did the child ask to be born.? If you can’t take of a child, why birth one?

That's the mistake most of our parents made, it hurts me to see young people suffering because they got parents who believed in "it's God that gives children, he's gonna provide".

It's heartwrenching.

Ay, what's good Akwesenana. I was banned by the anti$pam.