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Sep 26, 2022Liked by Hauwa

Oh dearest Hauwa, this came in at the right time for me, and trust me it's definitely not a bad life, I've been there and sometimes it feels like everything is against you, I currently just moved away from home away from family and everybody I've ever known, moved from Abuja to Jalingo, I've cried so much, going to my new workplace is the only thing that takes me away from all of the loneliness, but this is my 3rd week and it's not as bad, somedays like this past weekend was really tough, boring and there was no light lol, coming from a city where light was super stable, I spent the weekend with no light and my phone was down, still got down with malaria and yet i still had to drag myself, bath cold water and go to work, sigh, Hauwa I'm sending you big hugs coz you are going to be just fine, thanks for sharing this really 💖 ❤️ it lighten my heart, plus today is not going very bad, 2 customers dash me money lol so lunch Don sure for today and tomorrow...it gets better Baby girl, much love

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I know it is pretty late to be responding to this but I hope you're fully settled in Jalingo. Take care!

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Big hugs Hauwa. I can't relate with everything but I get the gist. Today is not looking like your best day and that is totally fine. Tomorrow will be better.

But be rest assured that your creative well is not dry..not even close.

Take a break if you can afford to, without anyone calling you tiff or going to carry Mummy Ibadan (or any other lucky human being) you used as oniduro o. 😂

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I totally second this

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Dear Hauwa mi owon,

I love the sound of that.

As much as I burst out laughing at the newsletter, It was the only thing I could do from letting the tears roll out. The last 4 weeks have been hellish - following an unfortunate incidence with "One Chance" that left me battered, literally bed-ridden and dependent, with some of my valuables also carted away, and right now I doubt so many things, and I wish I could speak with someone about it... but you already know as these things be. So, my dear Hauwa, even though our current situation may differ, I will remind myself that "it's not a bad life" and... you know, hugs are always appropriate... Love you with plenty hugs

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Tell me about it sis, I have been postponing writing these articles I got and I woke up from my nap to this emails. Deadlines are the worst! But without it we might not deliver lol….Give your creative friends a hug.

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Ok Hauwa, why is this so sad? Cos I'm literally feeling sad reading this, it kinda relates to me too. You'll be fine, she'll be fine, he'll be fine, I'll be fine... Eventually, we'll all be fine... May our good days before a million times more than our bad days...

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I love this so much, Hauwa! I just subscribed to your Newsletters, and I'm trying to read past Issues. This particular one is so 'real-life' that I'm almost moved to tears. Thank you .

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Yes yes I am, thank you so much for asking 💕 🥺 🙌

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Hauwa please write a newsletter on leaving alone

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Sending you virtual hugs Hauwa.

You deserve everything good💙

I'm interested in your virtual hangouts. I'll love to be a part of it.

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Dear hauwa, you're amazing.......I needed this reminder today that "it's a bad day, not a bad life"

Take a break if you must, you're a born creative, you can't go dry even if you tried.....I'm sending you love and hugs 🤗❤️

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Oh Hauwa...this is so relatable. It's been a hell of a month but this week takes the cake for being so shitty, sigh!! My mind is really just tired. Thank you for this newsletter. Chop kisses!!!

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I couldn't stay for the hangout so I definitely want another one.

Living alone is like having a key to the door that leads to depression.

From the first word to the last, I can relate to everything.

I've been staying alone for six months now and sometimes I wonder if I'm still sane. Mind you, I'm a loner but these scary thoughts are making me rethink.

But it's not a bad life like you said, even if it feels like it.

Let's take it one shitty day at a time🥲

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Hauwa baby, i'm interested in the virtual hangouts

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Somedays are better than other. Thats just what I was thinking earlier today. Maybe it'll always be like that, maybe it wont. I sincerely hope for the best for us all. As for that dwadling twat that stole your money, she is probably a witch and owns a broom closet somewhere. But sha ask her to send anything she can afford. May God touch her heart to pay you back.

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Hi Hauwa, Thank you so much for this piece. Yes, you're right, it's not a bad life after all.

It will get better.

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I am sending you all my love, Hauwa. You are going to get through this. 💜

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