Life is full of struggle

We are living in a world where there must be bills to pay, sometimes the cost of living becomes so outrageous and overwhelming, so there is a need to work hard to earn a living, Anyone who doesn't work hard will likely regret it.

Growing up wasn't easy at all, we struggled a lot just to make ends meet, but it wasn't easy at all, there were times I cried so much, my parents thought us how to make a living from our very tender age and till this moment I have been trying to save myself and my family.

I started making my own money at the age of 15, and since then, to this minute, I have been hustling just to survive.

At 15, I was working as a laborer on people's farmland in my village, and they paid me just a little token. Economy wasn't too bad then, that little money I received as payment was always enough to pay my school fees and also take care of some other things in the family.

Every Market day, I will go to the market, sell my farm produce before going to school. I had younger ones, so I was also assisting my parents in taking care of them, both physically and academically.

At some point, I became very sick, I was having serious chest pain, and the doctor confirmed that it was a result of the strenuous work that I was doing then, but unfortunately, if I stop those work how would I survive, and also assist my family? The doctor gave me medication, and I came back rested for a few days and continued my work.

When I graduated from high school, I wanted to go to the university and study nursing, but my parents and I couldn't afford that due to our financial situation, so I settled for a nursing school.

My three years of studying nursing weren't easy at all because I was still working for my school fees and taking care of some things at home.

I was thinking things would get better immediately after I graduate from school and get a well-paying job, but unfortunately, that wasn't true.

I graduated with my friend Chinonso, and we both went in search of a job. We searched for a job for over two years, and we couldn't get any good ones.

One day, my friend asked me, "Why is our life different? Why are our circumstances in life different? I am tired 😫."

*"Everything will be okay," I replied to her.

Finally, we got a job, but the salary cannot cover our bills, so I had to start some other side hustle, I started selling firewood, which was so stressful because after work, I would travel for 5 hours to where I could buy the firewood, then I would come back and arrange them in a way I can sell them and make some profit.

I did this for over 10 years, and I was making a living from it to support myself and my family.

In the year 2019, I got married and relocated, leaving my job and business behind. I thought things could have been better because I am married, but unfortunately, the reverse was the case. In fact, it was as if it got worse.
Well, I have to earn a living, so immediately it became obvious that I need to sit up, I searched and got a job, I created an online store where I sell women's and children's wear.

At some point, I became very sick and couldn't continue working secularly, so I resigned.

I increased my activities on Hive, and I also looked for other opportunities to make a living. Most times, I buy some farm produce and resell it. I also engage in the livestock business, and this has really been helpful.

One good tip that keeps me going is the fact that I always obey the adage that says Never put all your eggs in just one basket. Yes, I always try new things to see if I can make a living.
There have been so many challenges, but that doesn't stop me from trying to make a living, I'm that ambitious lady who has goals in life, and only my hard work can help me achieve those goals.

Sometimes I get scared about the future, but at the same time, I believe in myself. I have never been a lazy person, I have always tried my best to make sure I put food on my table, pay bills, and take care of my health.

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