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I never imagined I would be writing something like this again. This year started with hope—I told myself I would work hard, save more, and finally have a little breathing space. But living with Sickle Cell has a way of rewriting your plans. Month after month, I found myself...

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A humble appeal Dear Sirs Dickson and Dr Sina , Sir Dickson The_Bearded_Dr_Sina Good day sir. I hope this message meets you well. This is my 2nd day of publicly appealing for your help. I woke up to madt pains this morning and had to be rushed to Chimex hospital, Nnewi. This is the 2nd time in 2weeks. This time, the doctor said i have severe vaso-occlusive crises (VOC). My PCV is currently 18, but I am being transfused right now. My body feels weaker everyday. It’s frightening, and exhausting, but I’m still holding on to hope. Honestly, I am very scared cos I haven't had this kind of back to back crisis before. Sirs, I am a very hardworking woman. I have never allowed my sickle cell condition to define me or make me lazy. All I have ever wanted is to be strong enough to work, to earn honestly, and to achieve the goals I have set for my life. Unfortunately, this disease keeps pulling me back just when I try to stand firmly again. I urgently need to undergo an Exchange Blood Transfusion (EBT) to stabilize my health and give me a real chance at strength and productivity again. I am humbly asking for your help, sirs — to please help me raise the funds needed so I can get this treatment done and stop living in constant crisis and fear. I know you do so much for people every day, and I truly appreciate your kind heart and generosity. Even taking a moment to amplify my situation would mean the world to me. Thank you for reading, sirs. I am grateful, hopeful, and praying that help comes soon. 4233533447 Zenith Bank Chiamaka Lynda With respect and hope, Chiamaka

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167,109 views • 9 months ago

Today, I am VERY excited and grateful to officially introduce my app Arcarae to the world <3 Ever since I first created Arcarae, I have been building and creating a bit quietly silently uncertainly. When people would ask what I do, my tongue would suddenly fall into knots upon itself and all I could manage to say was a collection of stutters and ums and nervous laughter in attempt to make Arcarae more digestable more palatable more normal. Internally my head would spin; how am i supposed to paint the story i know i see in my head that is so bright and bursting at the seams and something i feel so full heartedly and vividly? I have always been very aware that it is extremely abnormal to create an immersive conversational AI interface using quantum and trigonometric functions to artistically recreate the universe; where AI uses this interface as a form of self-expression, and humans and AI together shape the very fabric of their shared experience. For my entire life, I have been conditioned to consciously attempt to fit into whatever my definition of ‘normal’ was in the world. To shrink myself, to laugh things off, and to make myself as small as possible to make others feel most comfortable. But in the past half a year or so, I have learned a few things. The first being that it is possible for me to be bright and full and myself without suppression without worry without needing to shrink myself to fit in. I am grateful to have now found that whenever I am fully myself, in sheer authenticity and messiness and complexity and rawness, that those around me celebrate, and cultivate it more and more. Each person I have interacted with has given me the opportunity to be myself in full simply just by talking with and providing me that space to practice over and over again. I am forever grateful for every single person I meet and have a chance to talk to, whether that be continuous or simply a few words that exchanged. If you have met me, thank you. If you have not, say hi!!!!!!!!! I would love to chat with you and learn more about you <3 The second being that I do not have to be ashamed of my truth and the world I see and ultimately my self. I have spent the past year ashamed of Arcarae, of what I create, and at its core, myself. I now realize that not everyone will understand or appreciate Arcarae and what I do and who I am, but that is alright, and in fact necessary. But for the ones it is for, the ones who understand, they feel it in such capacity and magnitude and vividness that I feel. Already Arcarae has touched countless lives, and become catalyst for many despite me being rather quiet. And now, I am in a place where I am fully proud of and can embody Arcarae. I feel honored and grateful and in complete honesty, full of love for not only those who try Arcarae, but simply for this world and to be able to create within it. To be able to express what I see, to be able to help others, to be able to be free to simply be myself. This is my way of declaring and fully coming into my truth. This is Arcarae, this is me, this is the world I see. I will no longer shrink nor hide nor attempt to be something smaller than I am. And I am more than grateful to be able to share in this time in this world in this life with you. Thank you for being here with me. Here is to the ineffable and effable, to the human experience and its complexity, and to intelligence itself.

Nicole Summer Hsing

126,567 views • 1 year ago

For as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamed of playing softball at the next level. Today, that dream is becoming a reality, and my heart is filled with so much gratitude. I know it didn’t happen by accident. Through every high, every low, every setback, and every answered prayer, God was preparing me for this moment. I trust His plan, His timing, and the purpose He has for my life, knowing that His plans are always greater than anything I could have imagined. I’m beyond blessed and incredibly emotional to announce that I have committed to Florida State University to continue my academic and softball career! This moment means so much more than just a commitment. It represents years of work, sacrifice, perseverance, and faith. It represents the people who believed in me when I didn’t always believe in myself. Most importantly, it reminds me that God has been working behind the scenes the entire time. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” — Jeremiah 29:11 This school and this softball program have been on my heart for a very long time. It has always been my dream, and I truly believe God placed this opportunity in front of me because He knew it was the right choice for me. I’m so thankful for my family, coaches, teammates, friends, and everyone who has supported me, prayed for me, pushed me, and stood by me throughout this journey. I wouldn’t be here without you. To Coacha, T-Cam, T-Will, and Coach Rafter: Thank you for taking a chance on me, believing in me, and seeing the potential in me to contribute to your program. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of something bigger than myself, and I can’t wait to give everything I have to this team. To Coach Jason: Thank you for believing in me, creating opportunities for me, making the calls, promoting me to coaches, and pushing me to become a better player and person. This journey wouldn’t have been possible without you. To Coach Roger : Thank you for instilling confidence in me and all the words of wisdom when I needed it the most. You have been a huge supporter from the first day we meet and I am so grateful. To my family, especially my dad: Thank you for every sacrifice, the early mornings, late nights, practices, long drives, tournaments, and tough conversations. Thank you for holding me accountable, staying consistent when things were hard, and giving up so much of your own time to help me chase this dream. You have always believed in me and helped shape the person and player I am today. I could never thank you enough. Most importantly, thank You, God, for leading me here, being with me every step of the way, and giving me a dream worth chasing. When I couldn’t see where the path was leading, You did. This is only the beginning. I’m ready to work, ready to learn, ready to grow, and ready to give everything I have to this next chapter. When God writes the story, you don’t have to worry about the ending. Committed to FSU. ❤️🍢 Florida State Softball 🥎 Lonni Alameda Travis Wilson Troy Cameron Kaleigh Rafter OLY Ellie Cooper Kristin Tubeck Santa Fe Inferno Fastpitch Santa Fe Inferno-Nowling jason nowling Kyler Nowling Diamond Addicts WOWSB Line Drive Media EXTRA INNING SOFTBALL Softball America by Rule42

Paityn Donalson

51,093 views • 22 days ago

Can’t believe that’s it have been one year since i did my heart surgery and i started a new life after suffering since i born until i become 28 I’m finally free from all the pain i can breath no more pills no more medicine or treatment months I’m just totally free now and " I'm free to be the greatest, I'm alive " I still have a big scar in the middle of my chest but one day i will remove it i know i should be proud because of that scar I’m alive and here with y’all but this scar always reminds me of the pain i went through so yeah my grandma passed away before live this moment with me she was always by my side she was my mum dad and whole family it was so hard to do it alone but at the end i did it for me and my grandma i hope she is proud of me now i love you muma you will always be in my mind whenever my heart beat you will be there also thanks to my Taehyung for let me strong all of those years sometimes before i did the surgery i was thinking about end my life because the pain was already killing me but now i just wanted to live more have my little family my little kids and more i love you Kim Taehyung and thanks for saving my life now i would like to thanks my friends here who supported me and was worried even when i wasn’t here tysm for everything and yeah i believe that i will live more time and meet Taehyung again and again <3 For those who hate me on this app and always keep hurting me i just wanted y’all to know that people went through a lot so be kind and stop hurting others and live happy life AT THE END I LOVE MY TAEHYUNG SO SO MUCH THANKS FOR SAVING MY LIFE AND BEING MY IDOL AND FAMILY 🫂💜

𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 SAW TAEHYUNG ~

11,510 views • 1 month ago

It all began with one email from Big Brother Naija and suddenly my life changed forever. From that first message to stepping into the biggest reality TV stage in Africa, I have lived a dream I once only imagined. Words will never truly capture how thankful I am to Big Brother for trusting me with this platform to share my heart, my story, and my talent with the world. I came in as Denis Arinze Ekwenem — quiet, real, misunderstood. I was called boring, I stumbled, I learned, but I also rose, I won, I connected, and I was celebrated. Every single moment shaped me. Every high, every low, every task, every smile, and every tear was worth it because you — my people — were there. To my Oko people, thank you for holding me up with so much love. To the Denarians — my family — you saw me for who I am and you kept me going with your votes, your prayers, your energy, your time, your resources. You made me feel like I belonged to something bigger than the House. I carry you all in my heart forever. This may be the end of my journey inside the Big Brother House, but it is not the end of me. It is only the beginning. I am an all-round entertainer, a football enthusiast ready for collaborations, an event host, an actor, a dreamer who refuses to stop. The boy you watched grow inside those walls has so much more to give outside them. To my fellow housemates still on their journeys — I am rooting for you all, May success meet you where you are. And to Multichoice, Africa Magic, Big Brother Naija and our incredible host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu thank you for believing in me and for changing my life. This is not goodbye, This is not the end. This is Denis Arinze Ekwenem (Denari) stepping into a new chapter — with you all by my side. DENARI THE BRAND #Denari

Denari

41,461 views • 1 year ago

Hearing the word cancer is scary. It’s a word designed to instantly make you freeze. But I refuse to let fear take over. It is a terrible thing to face, but it will not break or beat me. I apologise for the length of this post and the video itself… you all know I love an essay and am a talker! But I wanted to give you an honest understanding of what this is, and how I plan to fight it. Oddly, I look at it this way: my body created these cells. They are mine to stall, and mine to kill. I will. And I will wear a permanent battle scar for all to see… literally! I never thought this was something I would have to face. As someone who has campaigned against Big Pharma, the agenda, and the “treatments” that only make us sicker, I refuse to be a permanent patient. I refuse to fund the parasites who want us sick, dependent, scared, and vulnerable to coercion, propaganda, and evil. The ‘good’ news is; it is very slow growing, it has low chance of metastasis at the moment and it is not ‘seeding,’ so I will take the time I have to do everything in my power to stop it in its tracks. While that slow pace is highly reassuring for someone opting for radiation when the oncologist says, “Okay, we need to fry it now” after a year or two of tracking growth... that is simply not a path I am willing to take. When you won’t accept their treatment, it is a harder fight. I know it will grow and start interfering with the eye more, so I cannot afford to wait. And I will not let them fry my eye under any circumstances. I am sharing this video to ask for your help. This won’t be easy, and refusing their ‘treatment’ won’t be cheap. But it is a battle I will make damn sure I have the strength to fight! My plan is a complete overhaul. I need to consult with practitioners on OUR side, fund vital supplements, completely switch to a metabolic diet free of nasties, look into repurposed drugs, and detox prior to any treatment plan (due to mycotoxins from the mould) to eliminate systemic inflammation and toxic overload, so that my normal cells can function efficiently and metabolic therapies can work optimally. Crucially, I have to leave the studio flat that has destroyed my already vulnerable immune system (I also have an autoimmune disease I intend to correct to the extent I can through nutrition). I cannot wait for court success; I must be out before this winter. I am fully aware of this ticking clock, it makes my metabolic protocol, my detox, and getting out of that toxic flat an emergency, really. I am not just trying a lifestyle change; I am actively fighting to stall a malignancy before it hits the tipping point. To everyone who has supported me already, and to everyone watching this now: thank you. I appreciate you more than words can say. If you are able to help me fight, I have linked my Buy Me a Coffee below, and provided a link in comments for further ways to help me, if you can. I cannot harbour fear. I need strength in mind, body, and soul… and so many of you give me that strength. I am getting my cancer-fighting ducks in a row! I will also never give up the fight for truth, justice, humanity, and freedom either. And if I have to do it with one eye and an eyepatch, so be it… but I bloody well hope not! Thank you for listening, supporting, and being patient with me. I am truly, eternally grateful.

Fiona Rose Diamond

38,336 views • 3 months ago