Welcome to my blog you all today I will be talking about my life reality
For a long time, I lived with very little awareness of reality.
For almost ten to fifteen years of my life, I believed that everything would naturally fall into place. Life seemed simple, and the future felt guaranteed. I never imagined how difficult and demanding life could truly be.
However, after completing my secondary school education, I came to understand that life can be extremely unbearable. The reality I encountered was far different from the expectations I had built in my mind over the years.
While I was still in high school, I believed that once I finished writing WAEC and NECO, the next step would automatically be writing JAMB and gaining admission into the university. I never considered the financial burden or the long procedures involved. I did not think about how expensive education could be. I simply assumed that this was how life worked.
After leaving secondary school, I approached my father and told him that I wanted to write JAMB so I could begin my university education. His response opened my eyes to a reality I had never fully considered.
He said, “My daughter, life does not always work that way. Where is your savings? Where will the money come from? Your two siblings are already in school, and I am still struggling to provide for them. You are now asking for what I am already struggling to give.
Those words marked a turning point in my life.
I realized that dreams alone were not enough.
Before leaving him, I told my father that I would do everything within my power to ensure that I went to school—if not immediately, then after some time. I was determined not to let my circumstances end my aspirations.
After a while, I traveled outside the state to work as a sales girl.
The salary was not much, but I saved consistently because I had a clear goal. I believed that my sacrifices would eventually lead to something meaningful.
After some years, God made a way for me.
I was finally able to purchase my JAMB form. The process was not easy. The stress of visiting cyber cafés repeatedly, studying under pressure, and preparing for the examination was overwhelming. Despite the difficulties, I remained focused.
When the JAMB results were released, I scored high. I was filled with happiness and gratitude. For the first time in a long while, I felt hopeful again.
However, shortly after that, some of my peers began calling to inform me that they had gained admission. When I checked my own portal, it still displayed “Not yet admitted.” I became worried and discouraged.
At that point, staying at home felt emotionally exhausting. Life felt stagnant, frustrating, and deeply tiring. I questioned whether all my efforts would eventually be in vain.
After some days, I checked my portal again, and to my surprise, I saw the message:
Congratulations! You have been offered admission into Akwa Ibom State University.
At that moment, my heart was filled with indescribable joy.
I immediately informed my parents, and they were genuinely happy for me. It felt like a reward for years of patience and perseverance.
I proceeded to pay my acceptance fee, secured accommodation, and purchased the necessary items for school.
During my first year, my financial situation was manageable, but academically, the experience was stressful and demanding.
In my second year, I faced even greater challenges. Financial difficulties increased, and academic pressure became overwhelming. I was frustrated and nearly lost focus, but I continued to push forward because completing my education was a goal I had committed myself to.
That period marked the moment when I truly began to accept reality.
Life does not always unfold according to our plans.
Sometimes it delays our dreams.
Sometimes it tests our strength.
And sometimes it forces us to grow through pain and uncertainty.
Conclusion
In whatever situation you find yourself, instead of running away from the realities of life, stand firm and accept them. Acceptance does not mean surrendering to defeat; rather, it means recognizing your situation, adjusting your expectations, and continuing forward with resilience and determination.
Life may be difficult, but growth often comes through hardship.
And learning to accept reality is one of the most important steps toward personal strength and maturity.
