Hi hive family! Arghh I’m so excited and also not so excited, l’d explain further. I’m excited because I’d be sharing my write ups on a new platform, I initially only wrote on medium so discovering this platform through my friend actually, is quite exciting. I’m not so excited because I’m terrible at introducing myself, be it orally or through writing but I’ll do my best.
My name is Asiodu Emmanuella Onyinye and just like the title reads, I had always wished to change the name Emmanuella, not because it’s not a pretty name or doesn’t have a good meaning but because it’s one of the most popular names here in Nigeria. Yeah I’m from Nigeria, Delta Igbo by tribe and over here if you happen to find yourself in a gathering try calling out the name Emmanuella and around 3 to 5 girls would end up answering you. I’m a pretty girl by the way.
I’m glad I don’t need to answer questions like my favorite color or favorite movie or music cause I literally do not know or even think about that. I also can’t really pinpoint the exact moment I started writing but what I do remember is that writing always came easy to me, it helps me escape to a different world entirely and the thought of sharing my work as well as getting reactions or opinions from others is quite thrilling. On saying that, my intention on this platform is to take my readers to another world entirely through my fictional prose and poems, I’d also hope to share a lot of relatable articles that’ll help readers to realize that they aren’t alone in whatever situation.
I am long sighted, an ulcer patient as well as a self diagnosed anxiety patient. I said self diagnosed because over here anxiety is yet to be taken seriously so most of us suffering through anxiety are self diagnosed and also learning to manage it on our own. I also specifically listed out the little problems I have to live with not to stir up pity but to make it clear that regardless of what I write or what we see on social media everyone of us is going through something, no matter how little or huge.
So that’s me, oh and yes I’ve also learnt to accept and live with my name, Emmanuella. Also you can check out my previous write ups on medium ( https://medium.com/@Emmanuella.A)