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Six Years, But Still Me
Six years in this wheelchair haven’t just changed how I move; they have changed how I see life.
Six years of waking up and first realizing, again, that my body has a different story now. Not one I chose, not one I expected, but one I have had to live through every single day.
There are mornings I don’t feel strong at first. Not because I have given up, but because some days reality feels heavy before I even speak a word. And still, I get up. I adjust. I keep going.
In these six years, I’ve learned patience in a way words can’t fully explain. I’ve learned how to sit in silence without losing hope.
I’ve learned how to lean on God when my own strength is not enough. And I’ve learned that a smile can still be genuine, even when the journey isn’t easy.
But the deepest truth in all of this is simple:
I am still here.
Still thinking. Still growing. Still dreaming beyond what I can see today. Still refusing to let what I go through define who I am.
Yes, I sit in a wheelchair, but it does not sit in my mind. It does not serve my purpose. It does not sit in my future.
To those who are going through one challenge after another:
What you’re experiencing is not the end of your story; it is shaping your strength. You may feel limited right now, but your value has not diminished, and your future has not been canceled.
Keep holding on, keep believing, and keep moving in whatever way you can. Because even in slow progress, life is still moving you forward.
Peace
-Byayang Bungwon
#growthmindset #inspiration #motivation #mindset #transformation
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Counting down to our one-year anniversary, our founder Samuel Fayomi takes us back to where it all began.
Every great movement starts somewhere. For SAFIF, it started with a conviction, a committed team, and the belief that even the little you have can change a life.
One day to go 🎉
Watch, be inspired, and share this with someone who needs to be reminded that purpose is always enough to start with 🧡
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A surprising amount of adulthood is finally realizing that structure is not the opposite of freedom. It’s the thing that keeps freedom from turning into aimlessness.
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When Love Ends, What Comes Next?
At 32, Florence finds herself between two realities.
For seven years, her life was built on a deep, consuming love. Her marriage was not just a union, it was companionship, shared laughter, and a quiet, unshakable sense of togetherness. The kind of love that feels complete in itself. The kind that makes the future feel certain.
Then, loss came.
Her husband’s death did not just take a life. It shattered a future they had carefully imagined together.
Now, Florence stands in a different reality. One she did not choose.
She is young, graceful, and full of life. The world notices. Suitors come, offering companionship, stability, and the possibility of beginning again. From the outside, it seems simple. Life should move forward.
But for Florence, it is not that simple.
She remains deeply connected to a love that still feels present. A love that has not faded with time. And so, she finds herself in a quiet but intense conflict. Should she open her heart again, or preserve the memory of a love that once defined her world?
For some, the answer is clear.
Florence is young. She deserves companionship. She deserves to laugh again, to share her life with someone, to build something new. Remarriage, in this situation, is not about replacing what was lost. It is about continuing life. It is about allowing herself to experience love again, in a different but still meaningful way.
A new partner could offer support, presence, and partnership. Someone to walk with her through everyday life. Someone to share both the ordinary and the extraordinary moments ahead. Choosing this path would mean embracing the future without forgetting the past.
But there is another side to this story.
For Florence, the love she shared with her husband feels rare, irreplaceable, and complete.
Opening her heart to someone else may feel like a quiet betrayal. Not because love cannot happen again, but because what she had feels final. She may fear comparison, or the possibility that no new connection will ever measure up. She may simply want to protect the space that love once occupied.
Choosing not to remarry is not a failure to move on. It is a choice. A choice to honour a love that still feels alive. A choice to find fulfillment in other ways, through personal growth, purpose, and the relationships that remain.
Both paths require courage.
For many widows, especially young women, this is the quiet reality they live with every day. A reality shaped by loss that came too early, and choices no one ever prepares you for.
At SAFIF, we recognise that every widow’s journey is deeply personal. There is no single path, only the one that brings her peace, dignity, and the strength to keep going.
What advice would you give a young widow out there who stands at this crossroads between holding on to a love she cherishes and opening her heart to a new beginning?
Let's hear your thoughts in the comments 🧡
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It’s one thing to lose a husband, but it’s another thing to not be by his side in his final moments because of a hospital’s inadequacies and unconcerned nurses 💔
Listening to Mrs. Florence’s story makes you realise that hospitals, doctors, and nurses really need to do better.
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One day, you’ll realise it was never about having more.
It was about how you treated people along the way.
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A kind word at the right time can steady a breaking heart.
Never underestimate your impact.
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Humanity is not in grand gestures alone.
It lives in the quiet, everyday decisions to be kind. So lead with kindness in this new month.
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She remembers him as a loving and patient man.
In this moment from The Impact Stories, Mrs. Florence Esele reflects on the husband she loved and lost, and the quiet strength he brought into their marriage.
Watch this touching clip and catch the full episode of The Impact Stories on our YouTube channel @safif_ng
Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe for more powerful stories 🧡
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April is here, bringing new opportunities for hope and growth 🧡
At SAFIF, we remain committed to supporting widows and creating pathways for stability, dignity, and a better future. This month, we continue that journey, with something special in store.
Stay connected as we keep making meaningful impact.
Happy New Month ✨
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#April2026
#WelcomeApril
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This is a reflection of how a typical widow’s life can unfold.
For years, she built a life rooted in love, partnership, and shared dreams. Even without much material wealth, her home was filled with joy, hope, and the quiet determination to build a better future for her children.
But beneath that life was a tension she could not fully control.
Then, loss came.
And with it, everything changed.
The passing of a spouse, for many widows, is not just emotional. It often marks the beginning of financial instability, displacement, and difficult battles for survival. In many cases, family assets are lost, support systems disappear, and the responsibility of raising children alone becomes overwhelming.
What was once a stable home can quickly turn into a daily struggle to survive.
In the face of this reality, many widows are forced to start over, taking on multiple jobs, stretching limited resources, and doing whatever it takes to keep their families afloat. Strength becomes a necessity, not a choice.
But resilience alone is not always enough.
This is why intentional support systems matter.
At SAFIF, we recognize that behind every widow is a story of strength, but also a need for opportunity. Through initiatives like the Widows Empowerment Grant, we provide not just financial support, but a pathway to stability, dignity, and sustainable livelihoods.
Because changing the story of widowhood requires more than sympathy. It requires action
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“If I know say life go be like dis, I for no even marry una father”
Being a widow is hard but her marriage was no easier 💔
In this episode of The Impact Stories podcast, Mrs. Christiana Pius opens up about the painful realities of her marriage. The struggles, financial hardship, and the weight of a life that did not turn out the way she had hoped.
Watch the full episode now on our YouTube channel: @safif_ng
Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Impact Stories.
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#IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay
Tamar_ah retweeted
You'd better finish your task before the deadline. There is nothing wrong with Figma.😹
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I still don’t understand something.
Why are PhD students in Nigeria paying school fees?
PhD is not school in the normal sense.
It’s research work.
You’re producing knowledge.
You’re teaching undergrads.
You’re publishing papers.
You’re raising the university’s ranking.
In every sane system:
– PhD students are funded
– Their tuition is covered
– They are paid stipends for research and teaching
In Nigeria? We treat the highest level of knowledge production like a burden instead of an investment.
You can’t starve research and expect innovation.
Education in Nigeria is just upside down.
Tamar_ah retweeted
So, I have new fiction out in @Hopkins_Review. It is titled, How To Raise Your Parents. Please read, share, let me know what you think about this story!
Link: hopkinsreview.com/features/e…
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🚨🇺🇸🇻🇪 VENEZUELA’S INTERIM PRESIDENT: "WE GOVERN OURSELVES"
Trump said the U.S. would "run" Venezuela during the transition and threatened a "second strike" if Rodriguez doesn't comply with American demands.
Venezuela's Interim President Delcy Rodríguez is publicly rejecting that narrative:
"The government of Venezuela governs in our country, no one else.
There is no external agent that governs Venezuela.
It is Venezuela; it is its constitutional government."
Whether this is genuine defiance or political theater for domestic consumption, she's making it clear she doesn’t want Venezuela to be seen as a U.S. puppet state.
Source: @PolymarketIntel
Tamar_ah retweeted
After careful consideration, I have decided to step away completely from the Professional Tennis Players Association. This decision comes after ongoing concerns regarding transparency, governance, and the way my voice and image have been represented.
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The past doesn’t vanish. It embeds. It’s there in the background influencing how we love, how we guard, how we hope. We say we’ve moved on but language is a liar. We don’t move on; we move with. And perhaps the deepest form of healing is not erasure, but integration.
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🇳🇬 BREAKING - Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, on December 23, 2025, granted a state pardon to Sunday Jackson, a farmer who had spent about 11 years on death row after being convicted for killing a herdsman during an attack on his farm.
The pardon was granted under the governor’s constitutional prerogative of mercy as part of a Christmas and New Year clemency exercise.
The decision was based on recommendations from the Adamawa State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy and was officially confirmed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou.
Governor Fintiri also pardoned two other inmates and commuted the remaining sentences of five others, citing good conduct.
The pardon of Sunday Jackson brings to an end a long-running campaign by human rights groups, religious bodies, and civil society organizations who had argued that he acted in self-defence.
