Grief Has Ears: Learning the Right Words for People Living With Loss

For people living with grief, words matter deeply. Some words become a safe place to rest; others reopen wounds that are still bleeding quietly. In many parts of Nigeria, people often mean well when consoling the bereaved, but intentions alone are not enough. Certain statements, though culturally common, can make a grieving person feel misunderstood, rushed, judged, or emotionally isolated.

Widows fire

Widow’s Fire is an intense surge of physical or emotional desire for intimacy that some people experience after the death of a spouse or partner.

What Is Widow’s Fire

Widow’s Fire is an intense surge of physical or emotional desire for intimacy that some people experience after the death of a spouse or partner. It can feel confusing because it may appear soon after loss, even while someone is still deeply grieving. This reaction is not a betrayal of love. It is often connected to […]

UNZIPPED: My Voice, My Grief, My Freedom (Paperback)

“UNZIPPED – My Voice, My Grief, My Freedom” is an autobiography that delves deep into the life of Deedee Obi, a remarkable woman who faced unimaginable losses but emerged stronger and more resilient than ever. The book unfolds Deedee’s heart-wrenching journey through the unknown death of her mother, the tragic loss of her father, the […]