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Emalohi and Adey Omotade's avatar

I’m always celebrating ‘overcoming’ because it is the way we propel, we mend and we keep on with it. The beauty of ‘overcoming’ is in the ‘over’

Over the Betrayal

Over the self doubt

Over, Over, Over

Thank you for your courage. It’s not easy to say “no- I cannot live with this.” AND make a move.

But you have done it.

Overcomer!

Adaeze Elechi's avatar

Isé!!! Thank you for reading and for being there for me as this thing unfolded. Love you plenty ❤️❤️❤️

Emalohi and Adey Omotade's avatar

Love youuuu beautiful person

Holly Starley's avatar

“They advocated for themselves as much as they could with as much as they had. For their education, their respect, and their rights to their own bodies and life paths.”

This whole piece is gorgeously written. And these lines paint the ropes that make up the net of support so beautifully.

Adaeze Elechi's avatar

Thank you, Holly! 🙏🏾✨

Obinna's avatar

Beautifully written. This is truly beautifully written.

Adaeze Elechi's avatar

Thank you so much, Obi! And thank you for reading!

Vanessa Schuh's avatar

Stunning ✨🤍

Adaeze Elechi's avatar

Thank you! And thank you for reading, love!! 💖💖💖

Angela J. Smith's avatar

❤️

EDS's avatar

Beautifully written. ❤️

Adaeze Elechi's avatar

Thank you for reading!

Tim Ballard's avatar

Wow Adaeze, this one had me tearing up this morning. There seem to be endless examples of bad things happening to good people in this world. It's extremely disheartening on the one hand, yet it magnifies the goodness of some people while underscoring the tragic flaws in others. It also gives good people the opportunity to show just how beautiful they are inside. Thank you for being one of those people and for sharing with us so we can be inspired by your strength and vulnerability.

Adaeze Elechi's avatar

Tim! This comment has me tearing up. Thank you so much for reading and for these words ✨

Nova Loverro's avatar

“The very existence of anguish, destruction, despair, and betrayal means that, somewhere near, there is also an abundance of healing, reclaiming, hope, joy, and love.” Yes! I believe this. Thanks for naming this. I also went through a betrayal after 29 years of marriage- it was hope and a belief that i could find love for myself that saved me. Wonderful writing….thank you fir being so brave

Adaeze Elechi's avatar

I’m so sorry you went through a betrayal too. But hearing stories like yours gives me hope that things will keep getting better. Thank you so much for reading! ✨

amaka's avatar

All I can say is bloody hell. This floored me.

Adaeze Elechi's avatar

Ahhhh, thank you for reading, my dear ❤️❤️❤️

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Adaeze Elechi's avatar

I love this passage you shared! This is proving itself to be true in real time. “After being sufficiently pummeled, the dough must rest.” Yes! Beautiful said. Thank you for the well-wishes and thank you for reading and sharing! ✨🪶