Hello good Steemians, am really excited to be here. After the long wait to have my account approved, its really a good experience to be accepted into this lovely community. Though it took a while to make this post, I will like to let you know a bit about myself.
:::::: This is my story ::::::
My name is Nwachukwu Vivian from Abia State, Nigeria. I was the 3rd childof 4 children born to Mr. and Mrs Lawrence Ogbonna.
Childhod was not so smooth sailing. My primary school and secondary education was at a public school where you do not have all the amenities needed for academics. However it was, I finished my primary education and never completed my secondary education until I went to Lagos to live with my Aunty. Due to poor economic conditions, I didn’t finish their too.
Fast forward to 1990 –precisely May 27th – I got married to my lovely husband Mr. Felix Okechukwu Nwachukwu who was the only son of their family. The marriage was blessed with 7 kids – 3 girls and 4 boys.
:::::: Getting my first Job ::::::
As we settled in Aba, a big city in Nigeria, I worked as a cook and was also involved in some part-time jobs to support the family. In 2011, I signed up for a computer literacy class. Because I never finished my secondary education, I was determined to complete it. So, in the same year 2011, I took sat for my WAEC examination same time with my second son. I made the result.
One of the part-time job I was doing was to work for a clergy. As time progressed, another opportunity came up in the office. However, I did not have the academic qualification required. Many academically qualified graduates came, but they were not technically skilled to handle the job. After about one month and that vacancy could not be filled with the right candidate, the recruiter approached and told me to take the position. Though I objected for not being academically qualified, I assured me that I have what it takes to handle it. That was how I got the secretary job at Assemblies of God Church, Nigeria.
:::::: Ugly Experiences ::::::
1991 was the year experienced pregnancy and childbirth. Because of the struggles I passed through, I thought I could not have another child. After successfully delivering my first child, went on to have seven children.
Another time was when I my late father died and we were putting things together for the feneral. Before we could do the burial, my younger brother died too. So we had two corpses at the same time. I couldn’t believe he died because I spoke to him that morning around 8.00am and by 7:30 pm same day, I received a call that he was dead. After very terrible moments of ill feelings, he was brought to the same morgue my father was kept and we did two funerals at the same time. To me it was like a dream. I never believed it until both of them were laid down at the same time.
I have heard lots of terrible things happen to me especially economic hardship. Through it all, the Almighty God has helped me overcome them. I work really hard everyday to give my kids a better life – much bette than I experienced. Life’s journey has been rough and tough, but this has built in me the resilience and can-do spirit that has sustained till this day.
:::::: My future goals and steemit ::::::
Charles a good friend and fellow network marketer. He introduced me to Steemit and I will forever remain grateful. Show him some love. His username is @focusnow.
I hope to use my story to empower someone and let them be brave and face their challenges with firm faith and strong determination. Nothing is totally impossible to overcome. If you can develop the internal resistance and strong conviction needed to face the strongest of hardships, you will excel. Challenges and obstacles make us stronger. If you overcome a big challenge, it prepares you to overcome a bigger one.
Steemit is a revolution in social media industry. Steemit can be used to sustain future hopes and aspirations. I want to take Steemit to all those who have lost faith in life. I want to show them that there is light at the end of the tunnel and that Steemit can be a lauchpad for whatever we want to achieve in life.
Thank you for reading my story and feel free to upvote, comment and resteem.
Hi @chibure
Welcome to Steemit :)
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Oh yea, I have upvoted you and followed you. Many blessings!
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This an excellent write up and also a faith builder a challenge and encouragement to many people who may which to give up because of little challenge they may encounter on the journey of life. thanks so much for your work
Welcome madam Vivian. Your story is such an inspiration. Steemit is community of people who help each other. Get involved in making friends here who will help you grow.
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Nice to see my fellow Africans imbracing steemit great to have you on board look forward to seeing you do great things on the platfrom
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You are welcome @chibure. It is nice to know you have not given up despite the challenges you have faced so far.
Steemit community will really help you if you are willing to give it time.
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