Being new, starting afresh, being yourself, knowing the truth, fending for yourself…
It all sounds easier than it really is.
I’m a 17-year-old Nigerian medical student, and today, I’m starting over — not just with writing, but with myself.
There’s something I once loved: writing. I tried to bury it, maybe without even knowing.
Why?
Because I was scared nothing would work out.
Because I wanted to monetize my gift without truly understanding it.
Because I chose to dream big… but not work bigger.
But today, I’ve decided to break that cycle:
The cycle of not believing in myself
The silence I let hold my words hostage
The fear of expressing my full self through stories, essays, faith, and emotion
So this is my challenge:
To show up. To write 10 pieces today.
They’ll come from all angles — short stories, historical fiction, emotional rants, God’s Word, personal reflections, and raw essays.
Some may hit. Some may not. But each one will be a step forward.
I don’t just want to write. I want to feel my words again.
And maybe help someone else feel theirs, too.
So thank you for reading this.
Let’s see where this takes us.