Author: Mariam Shittu

  • Light Through The Cracks

    Light Through The Cracks

    Through the tears, the prayers, and the long sad nights, something has to give.

  • A Sip of Hope

    A Sip of Hope

    Life can feel like walking for miles in a desert under a harsh sun

  • Celebrating 9 Years of My Writing Journey

    Celebrating 9 Years of My Writing Journey

    I’ve been blogging for nine years. Here are my reflections on nine years of blogging, writing, self discovery, and finding my voice.

  • What is Love?

    What is Love?

    What is love to you? This is a collaborative post with opinions and views from others on what love means to them.

  • Places in Lagos| Nómaada

    Places in Lagos| Nómaada

    Nómaada is a Latin American and Asian fusion restaurant located in Victoria Island, Lagos, that began operations in June 2025.

  • Why I Wrote Because of You

    Why I Wrote Because of You

    I published my first book, Because of You, in 2023. It’s a poetry collection about love…

  • Until Love Arrives

    Until Love Arrives

    We weren’t created to be alone. We are meant to have a partner to build a life with to create more life with

  • How Do You Remember Me?

    How Do You Remember Me?

    How do you remember me? Am I the villain or the hero in your story?

  • 10 Fun (and Not So Fun) Facts About Kigali, Rwanda

    10 Fun (and Not So Fun) Facts About Kigali, Rwanda

    I travelled to Rwanda with my friend, Jummy, in December 2025. The country wasn’t on my radar until October, but I’m glad we went because we had a great time.

  • I Read 25 Books in 2025

    I Read 25 Books in 2025

    I fell in love with reading years ago, and since then I’ve upped my reading goals every year.

  • My 2026 Wishes For You

    My 2026 Wishes For You

    In 2026, I hope you take action and don’t get stuck in endless planning.

  • Welcome to 2026

    Welcome to 2026

    Happy New Year! I’m genuinely excited to be writing to you. I hope 2026 has started gently for you and it’s moving along at your pace.