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Oluwapelumi Okunola's avatar

I love you, Hauwa. No one's going to believe when we tell them that you wrote this. But you're magic, so much undiscovered, and I absolutely loved that you shared this with us. Can I relate your writing voice to the hoodlum in your videos? Nope. Absolutely not. But I love that this also, is you. You're beautiful.

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'Lope's avatar

I love love your newsletters, Hauwa🤍

They're always soothing to read.

I still can't relate this to the chaos in your videos😂

Love both sides really 🤍

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Aanu Oluwaleye's avatar

Hauwa, I'm currently in the middle of a heartbreak, and i sometimes can't get a hold of myself, even after more than six months. When i got to the point where you said your first heartbreak lasted for about two years, i just knew i wasn't crazy. Honestly, sometimes, it feels really fresh. I tend to be emotionally unstable a lot. Emotional rollercoaster here and there, but one thing i'm sure of is that there's progress, even if it seems really slow. As humans, our journeys are different. It could be fast for one and slow for the other. I'm better today than i was yesterday, and believe me, i understand things better now. How i know i'm getting better is that i have the understanding of the fact that i can't go back to him regardless of how i feel. Unlike before, i'd have picked my phone on impulse and call him. Definitely, it keeps getting better. One day, i'll look back and smile at how far i've come and how strong and better i've become. Till then, love and light.

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Esther's avatar

This letter just randomly reminds me of my last heartbreak in 2022. Hauwa and other gentle readers, I thought I was going mad. Like I genuinely thought I was going crazy. It was too much for me to bear. I didn't know that it was humanly possible to cry that much. It was horrible. Whenever I see him, (cos he's work place was close to mine and the new gf us a content creator so Instagram algorithm) it would feel like the devil himself is ripping my heart out of my chest.

But guess what; I saw him at an event sometimes this year and I didn't feel a thing. I've not dated anyone since then, but now, I'm happy. I've healed. The thought of him doesnt hurt anymore. In fact, I was him with the babe he left me for at the event and it didn't affect me one bit.

So it might take time, but broken hearts do heal❤

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Aanu Oluwaleye's avatar

Hi, Estherrrrrrrrr. Happy New Yearrrrrrrrrrrr.

I'm glad you finally found the peace and happiness that you deserve. This was me some months ago. This guy and his new babe (both my course mates) were always in my face, doing things i used to do with him back in the days. I was almost moving mad, so much so that i barely managed to write my final papers in school. I even considered quitting at the very last semester. Crazy, innit?

I badly wanted that phase to pass and get to the point where i'd see them and won't feel a thing. Little did i know that it takes time to get there. The healing process is required. Am i there yet? I wouldn't say yes, but the beautiful thing is that i'm gradually making peace with myself and really heavy on making myself happy. I feel a lot lighter, too, such that i can now bear to have him in my space.

One day, i'll come back to this comment, not with regrets, but with gratitude to God for how far i've come.

Thank you, Esther. Your story is helpful and inspiring.

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Esther's avatar

Hi Aanu❤

How's your heart today?

Happy 2025. I hope the year brings you so much happiness.

I'm so glad you're finding the healing you deserve. And thank you so much for not quiting school. That would have been a loss.

Broken hearts truly do heal. It might take time... but thanks to the gift of time, the pain eventually stops

I'm sending you a warm hug filled to the brim with all my love ❤❤

May 2025 be kind to you and all your wishes come true.🤗❤

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Aanu Oluwaleye's avatar

Thank you, Esther. This means a lot.

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Dunmola's avatar

They said time heals,I'm yet to believe that phrase. it's been two months now and I'm still struggling with this heartbreak, the person in question is even making it difficult for me that I question my God everyday what have done wrong to deserve this kind of human being in my life, but i still believe I'm going to smile again afterall I have no fault I'm just human and life happens.

Hauwa thank you for always sharing your stories with us 🫂

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Aanu Oluwaleye's avatar

Hello, Dunmola. Happy New Yearrrrrrrrr.

Just thought to check in on you. How's the healing process going? I just hope you're better now, and finding all the self love and happiness that you deserve.

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Aanu Oluwaleye's avatar

Also to add, put yourself first right now. You also deserved to be loved. Pamper yourself a lot more. Mind you, your mental health is really as important. Do well to protect it with your life.

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Dunmola's avatar

Awwnnn 🫂thank you so much sad I'm just seeing this after months but I'm so happy I'm reading it now. I love ur kind heart and hope it's not too late to wish you a happy new year too. I'm better now 🥰

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Esther's avatar

See ehn.. from one person that heartbreak has shown shege(me) to another, you will heal. It might take time but you will definitely heal. Hang in there and keep your head up❤❤

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Dunmola's avatar

Thank you 🫂

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The Adeyemo Grace's avatar

The time for individuals is different. Even after two months, you're not all better but you will definitely get better regardless of how long it takes.

Keep a distance from the person,

Take care of yourself and put yourself first.

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Dunmola's avatar

Thank you 🫂

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Nkem's avatar

i love your newsletters a little too much. 🥹

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Eddie Levi's avatar

Me too

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J. C. Bryer's avatar

They say breakups affect the brain in the same way drug withdrawals do. 🙏 Your usage of the word 'relapse' is entirely accurate.

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Glory's Corner's avatar

Hauwa, you're so good!

I think that most times things happen so that we can help others. When we begin to see our challenges as opportunities to help others, we'll go through them differently

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Ibukun's avatar

Thank you hauwa💕I needed this right now...like u said time will heal us

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Faith's avatar

Subscribing to your newsletter is one of the best decisions I mead Hauwa, I’m currently trying to pull away a heal from this crazy heartbreak, I honestly can’t put my pains in words and those around won’t even understand, I know I’ll heal eventually but for now Hauwa this feeling is crazy😖

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Aanu Oluwaleye's avatar

Hello, Faith. Happy New Yearrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

This is just me checking in on you. I hope you're better now, and healing properly. Girrrrrrrrrl, there's a whole lot of beautiful things ahead of you. All you have to do is peep and work towards it. Do not allow a one time heartbreak deprive you of the good things life has to offer you. Look on the bright side, my dear. Greatness awaits you.

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Faith's avatar

Thank you so much Aanu I feel better now and almost over it all. Happy new year ☺️

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Olaotan's avatar

Thanks so much for this newsletter and every other one, Hauwa. This came right at a good time, I've been dealing with an heartbreak for a couple of weeks now.

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Naanmiap madaki's avatar

I may not know much but I know that I love you very much. I’m sorry that you and your cousin are currently nursing heartbreaks but your write up is so soothing and I’m glad he has you. I’m glad you also have someone to listen to you. God bless you darling. I’m rooting for you ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

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Eddie Levi's avatar

Thiss!

I think many people needed to hear this

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Fayvorhh's avatar

I remember my first heartbreak. I went to church in the middle of a hot afternoon to pray & cry. It was that bad. My heart is breaking again & I'm tired. No matter how many times it happens, the pain is always so shockingly raw. It is well shaa. One day, I won't ever suffer from heartbreaks again.

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Ruthie's Open Diary's avatar

Thank youuuu sm for this newsletter, Hauwa. 🤍🫂

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Yewande Owonifari's avatar

Couldn't have stumbled on this at a better time. Thank you Hauwa. As someone experiencing her 3rd heartbreak, it’s been hard and almost discouraging. I've felt so discouraged to anticipate any good for myself, but one thing I try to remind myself is: it does get better. And like you wrote, I will be fine and whole again. ❤️

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