Imagine waking up one morning, scrolling through your phone, and suddenly seeing the wedding invitation of someone you thought you had a future with. Maybe it was your talking stage, someone you were considering, or someone who told you they weren’t ready for a relationship. Maybe it was a person you had already fallen in love with or even someone you believed you were in a relationship with. Worse still, it could be an ex you broke up with just a few months ago. The shock, the pain, the confusion it’s a lot to handle.

At that moment, anger and hurt may take over. Questions will flood your mind. Did they lie to me? Was I just a backup plan? How did I not see this coming? You may even begin to feel like they just used you to feed their intimate pleasure. The betrayal may feel unbearable, but the truth is, no matter how painful, this might be a blessing in disguise.

Fighting the person or letting bitterness take over will not change anything. Instead, take a deep breath and remind yourself that sometimes, disappointments are God’s way of clearing your path for something better. If they were meant for you, they wouldn’t be marrying someone else.

Come o, No vex but have you even take out time to ask yourself this question?, What if the person you are toasting as a guy or considering accepting his proposal as a lady is already planning their future with someone else? It’s painful to think about, but it also means you deserve someone who truly chooses you, not someone who keeps you as an option.

Healing takes time, but let this be your turning point. Wish them well, walk away with grace, and trust that your own love story is still being written, one that will be true, intentional, and lasting. Hope this blessed you? Shalom!

Only you can rewrite your story.

"Getting older is not for the weak. One day, you wake up and realize that youth is behind you, but with it, insecurities, haste, and the need to please also fade away. You walk more slowly, but with greater confidence. You learn to let go without fear and to cherish those who stay. Aging is about acceptance; it is discovering that beauty was never in the skin but in the story we carry within us."

- Meryl Streep

No risk,no story

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Abridged Profile – Rt. Hon. Iniobong Edward Ekong

Rt. Hon. Iniobong Edward Ekong, born on September 12, 1966, hails from Ikot Akpafuk-Ndiya in Nsit Ubium LGA, Akwa Ibom State. He holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Physics from the Nigerian Defence Academy, an M.A. in History & International Relations, and a Master's in Peace & Conflict Resolution from the University of Uyo, where he is currently pursuing a Ph.D.

A distinguished professional, Ekong has served in various military and security roles, including positions in the Nigerian Army and international peacekeeping missions. His public service career includes being Chairman of Nsit Ubium LGA, Special Assistant and Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Security and Special Services (2008-2022), and Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources (2022-2023).

His contributions have earned him several awards, including the Silver Jubilee Medal of Nigeria, Liberty Medal (Liberia), and Akwa Ibom Icon Award for Local Government Administration.

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"Love is in the Air!

"Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope." - Maya Angelou

What does love mean to you?

Is it the butterflies in your stomach or the warmth in your heart?

Is it the laughter, the tears, or the memories shared?

Let's celebrate the power of love!

Share your favorite love quote or story in the comments below!

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Wealth and power, a grand display
A life of luxury, in every way
But emptiness echoes, through halls of gold
A silence that screams, a story untold

What if you had it all, but nobody to call?
A loneliness that chills, a heart that falls
What if you had everything, but no one to share?
A life of isolation, with no one to care

The city's noise, a distant hum
A crowded room, but you're still alone to come
You try to fill, the void inside
But material things, cannot be your guide

That's just a cruel joke, a twisted game
To have it all, but still feel the same
A hollowness that gnaws, a soul that's worn
A life of excess, but still forlorn

So let's redefine, what it means to be rich
Let's find the value, in a loving touch
Let's cherish the moments, with those who truly care
For in the end, it's love that's truly rare.

He who doesn't know his beginning can easily curse his future,Understand your heritage, appreciate your history.

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