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I lie awake in the dark with tears streaming down my face and I hide my weakness by making silent noises

I don’t even know where to begin!!! I started the new year on a high. I had my whole family with me and though I…

You’re weird I’m weird too It’s weird that we’re both weird And I don’t even know who’s weirder

We all have fears We all have worries We all have demons We all have baggage

I’m Mariam — writer, explorer, observer of life’s quiet and loud moments. I started this blog in March 2017 as a self-discovery space, and over the past eight years, it has grown into a home for everything that moves me and hopefully, something that moves you too. Here, you will find poetry, reflections, travel stories, lifestyle pieces, motivation, inspiration and Lagos restaurant reviews all written with honesty and heart. Enjoy!