To be honest, this year started normal like every other year. I had my plans, my goals, my silent prayers, some I was too shy to even say out loud. But just when I thought everything was going as planned, one unexpected experience came from nowhere and changed a lot for me. It opened my eyes in a way I never imagined. It felt like life was trying to teach me a lesson that I didn't ask for, but needed. If I no learn am, e for pain me. Because that experience left me with a new kind of wisdom, one that only pain can give
So early this year, I got closer to a friend I thought I knew very well. We’ve been friends for a while, but this year we started working on something together an idea we both believed in. I trusted him completely. He knew things about me that I don’t even share with family. I saw him as my brother from another mother. But as things began to pick up small, and money started to enter the picture, his true character showed
I noticed he started making decisions behind my back. Sometimes he would change things we both agreed on, other times he’ll act like I no even exist. At first I ignored it. I didn’t want to believe what I was seeing. I kept giving excuses for him behavior. “Maybe he's just stressed,” I’d tell myself. Or, “Maybe I’m just overthinking
Until one day, someone we both know came to me and showed me screenshots. He had been saying things behind my back, calling me lazy, saying I wasn’t serious with the project, and even planning to push me out and take all the credit. My chest just cut. I couldn’t believe it. A person I gave my trust, my time, my effort he betrayed me just like that
I won't lie, it hurt. For days I couldn't eat well, sleep well. I kept asking myself, “What did I do wrong?” But slowly, I started to realise the lesson. Not everyone you laugh with truly wishes you well. Some people are only with you because of what they can get, not because they value you. That experience taught me to watch people’s actions more than their words. It taught me not to ignore red flags, no matter how small. And most importantly, it taught me that betrayal no dey come from enemies, it dey come from those close to you
But I no go lie, I'm still grateful. Because if that thing no happen, I for continue dey move blindly. Now, I’m wiser. I’ve learnt to protect my peace, to set boundaries, and to speak up when something doesn’t feel right. And the best part? I still dey chase my goals, even stronger than before. His betrayal no stop anything. In fact, it gave me more reason to succeed
Halfway into the year, and I’ve learnt a big lesson: Not every smiling face is a friendly one. But even from pain, we fit grow
