Dear Aisha, It has been a year since you took your last breath and left all earthly pursuits behind. A year since you entered Jannah. Is it as beautiful as you imagined? I heard once you die, all secrets

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Have you ever stepped into a room and felt you didn't belong even when your achievements say otherwise? It is literally the worst thing. For a creative, it can mar your dreams before you even had to chance

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#introduceyourself Hello Steemites! My name is Ejura Salihu also known as The Waterwader. I'm a strong-willed, voracious learner who enjoys challenges - perhaps a little too much :) With a masters degree