My mother would always tell me that during my birth she was in so much pain, so much anguish that sometimes she looks at me and wonders if I was worth it. I am not the smartest child there is, neither have I ever proven myself worthy of her sacrifice; this isn't because I am ungrateful or that I cannot clearly behold how much of herself she had already lost in order to be able to care for me. I am just unable to react to it, because half of the time, I am barely here.
My name is Arike Bolaji, and this is my story.
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Dark Roses
Mystery / ThrillerArike is an african girl stuck in the cage of her mind. Her story highlights how mental health issues are addressed in most african families, and how she finally finds breakthrough..... Enjoy.
