An act of kindness I found in a stranger
I found myself in a distant part of the country some years ago, far from the comfort of my family and friends, to serve my dear Nation. It was a place I had never imagined would become a nice place for me to stay. Though it was a national assignment, I was aware that I was stepping into an environment that would be different, a temporary home where I knew no one and had no familiar faces to turn to for support.
After completing the initial camp training, my fellow participants and I were left waiting in the local government office for instructions about our places of primary assignment. In this unfamiliar setting, where anxiety and uncertainty hung in the air, I met Isioma, an Igbo girl from the Eastern part of the country. She was a senior serving in her final months, she was a beautiful soul with a kind heart.
What happened next was nothing short of unexpected kindness. With no prior connection between us, Isioma offered me a place to stay, extending her hospitality without a second thought. I had never anticipated that someone I had just met would welcome me into her home. Her gesture took me by surprise, filling me with gratitude and a sense of relief that I had found someone so quickly in this unexpected place.
As we arrived at her home, I could see immediately how Isioma took care of me as if I were her own younger sibling, offering comforting meals, sharing stories of her own experiences, and instilling a sense of confidence in me. She dedicated her time to helping me navigate my assignment and even introduced me to her friends and community members, ensuring I felt safe and supported.
Throughout a month's stay with her, Isioma’s love for me was unimaginable; she assured me that I had nothing to worry about, and this act reminded me that there are indeed good people in the world. Her protective nature and genuine warmth made a lasting impression on me. I won't forget 👌 Isioma, where you are right now, I pray you find favor where you least expected IJN🙏
In a place that felt so foreign, it was Isioma’s kindness that helped me out. It reminded me that no matter how unexpected the circumstances, genuine human connection can be unexpected. From that day, I carry with me the invaluable lessons I learned during that time, proving that kindness knows no bounds and can bloom in the most unexpected places. Kindness begins with ME and YOU. Guess what? I extended the same act to one of the female corp members who was stranded in my home without a second thought 👌
The time I was treated badly by someone I thought was nice
Temitope, my roommate, planned a betrayal against me, and I initially thought she was genuinely a kind person. Little did I know, she was merely pretending. Temitope is the daughter of my mom's co-worker, so the offer for me to stay with her came directly from her parents, who were exhausted from searching for accommodation for me.
As someone who tends to trust others quickly, I let my guard down. However, Temitope's actions turned out to be quite the opposite of what I expected. She engaged in numerous deceitful behaviors that have deeply affected our relationship and shattered my trust. Temitope sold me out to Eight guys for raping me all because I told her I was a virgin and she was not🤥 What saved me was the grace 9f God and the good girl in me. It’s disheartening to realize how someone I believed to be a friend could cause me so much distress. I never thought I'd have to question her intentions, especially after being offered a place to stay during a challenging time. I confronted her and she didn't deny it, hmmm🤔 Some people are not just worth it👌
Did I tell you how the relationship between my Mom and her Dad ended? It got soured like a spoilt soup with no amendment.
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Response to the #hivelearners edition two on the topic: UNEXPECTED PLACES.