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MY JOURNEY OF LETTING GO

4 min readNov 21, 2024

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Life is beautiful but I must confess, it is not a guarantee of ease. We live in a world where circumstances are bound to happen and this may affect us in one way or the other especially when we do not have control over it. The only choice we are left with is to go through the process of healing which I must tell you, it is not a sweet process.

The initial result of any circumstance is not always pleasant whether it’s the sting of loss, the ache of heartbreak, the discomfort of illness or the uncertainty of unexpected events. This is the point where we are hit by what happened and often times it leaves us in shock, regrets, and pain. This can last for as long as you hold on to it. The earlier you realize that you can not change what has happened to you, the better you will get at surrendering to the process of healing.

I will never forget the day my world shattered into a million pieces. So I thought. I was in school when I received a call that my sister had passed away. I was devastated, but I thought I could handle it. After all, I had to be strong for my family.

But little did I know, Fate had another cruel blow in store for me. Just three months later, I received another call that changed my life forever. My beloved dad had passed away three days after his birthday. The news hit me like a ton of bricks. I felt like I had been punched in the gut…

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About Me Stories
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A publication dedicated to bringing out the stories behind the writers themselves. A place of autobiographies. Types of personal stories include introductions, memoirs, self-reflections, and self-love.

Praise Ejiro
Praise Ejiro

Written by Praise Ejiro

Writer | Mother | Storyteller. Sharing honest reflections on relationships, motherhood, self-discovery, and the beautifully imperfect journey of being human.