I once believed life would always be easy.

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Growing up, I always got almost everything I wanted. I never actually struggled financially . My elder brother was wealthy, and my mom always went out of her way to ensure I lacked nothing. Back then, If my pocket money ran out, I would call my brother, and before I knew it, he would send money straight to my school account. Also, at times my mum would come visiting and she would always come along to my school with provisions and also give me some money on the side. It was that simple, and for a long time, I thought life would always be like that.

I truly believed that things would remain the same forever. I never just imagined a scenario where i would have to fend for myself. I felt life was going to be be a smooth ride and i never felt there would be a day that i would struggle financially.

However, things changed when I got into the university. My brother, who had always been my go-to person whenever i needed help, was no longer as available as he used to be. He had gotten married and now had a family of his own to take care of. Although , he still try to help in his own way,but it wasn’t just like before when I could call him, and he would answer and send me money immediately. Sometimes he doesn't even pick my calls. On the other hand, my mum wasn’t as financially stable as she had been in the past and suddenly, I was found in a situation that was new to me. The people I had always depended on couldn’t even meet my needs the way they used to.

At first it,it was tough . I wasn’t used to going for a long time without help, and the idea of figuring things out on my own felt overwhelming and stressful. I struggled a lot financially . I could remember asking different people for help—friends, acquaintances, anyone who might be able to lend me a helping hand. It was embarrassing at times, but I didn’t know what else to do. I had never been taught how to survive on my own and i was just completely unprepared for this new reality. It was during this same process that i came across a brother who referred me to hive.

Back then, if someone had told me that I would one day have to rely on my own earnings and go for some days without anyone's help, I would have laughed and said, “Not me.” But here I am, living that reality and i have just had to fend for myself.

At the end of the day, i have learned a lot through these experiences. I’ve learned to adapt, to be resourceful, and to take responsibility for my own life. It hasn’t been easy, but it’s made me stronger . i no longer believe that life would always be easy. Now, i am of the believe that life is what you make of it, and I’m learning to make the best of mine.

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