How Fiyin kept her old self and her new friends too
Fiyin’s first day at school was great. The first person she met smiled and said, ‘Hello, my name is Hauwa. You can seat beside me’. Fiyin met Hauwa’s friends at break time. Soon, Fiyin became friends with all of them.
Fiyin did not have any friends at her last school. She had joined late, so everyone had already made friends. She was afraid the same thing would happen again. Hauwa’s friendliness changed everything. Fiyin was so happy.
Fiyin really wanted to join the after-school dance club. But all her friends joined the drama club. Fiyin didn’t want to be lonely or miss any gist. So she joined the drama club.
Hauwa’s parents were busy traders with a big shop. Most nights, they did not get home until after 10pm. So Hauwa could go out at night. Sometimes, Hauwa and her friends talked about going to the night market to look at clothes and eat popcorn.
Fiyin felt left out. Her mother would never let her stay out of the house after 6 pm. She really wanted to stay out with her friends. So Fiyin started thinking of a lie to tell her mother. But she knew lying was wrong, she was also very close to her mother. She did not like to lie to her or make her sad.
Fiyin decided to talk to her mother about her problems. She liked her new friends but she was different from them. Fiyin’s mother said the same thing happened to her when she was 14. She decided not to change and her true friends did not mind. They even gave her a nickname – ‘Sade the Special’. They said she was like no one else. They loved her for that. And they were still friends.
Fiyin decided to leave drama club and join dance club. She also told her friends that she could not go out after 6. She told them how her mother always helps her when she needs advice or when she just needs someone to talk to. Hauwa said she wished she could talk to her mother like Fiyin.
Fiyin advised Hauwa to try to spend more time with her mother and find things they could do together. This way they would start to find topics to talk about.
Fiyin also invited her friends to visit her after school. Very soon, Fiyin’s house became the place to meet.
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Wow
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
Among my peers i'm difrnt cos i do tinz in wayz dat wuld b con4tble 4 me nd i dnt gve in 2 pressure of any type
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
This is a good advice
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
My friends wear make-ups and dye their hairs different colours but I don't do those sometimes I feel am not cool enough and fashionable
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Sophy! Thanks for the comment. Fiyin's story says it all! Do not let peer pressure define you. Make up and colored hair is not the true definition of beauty and being fashionable. Do not allow that thought distract you. You should define beauty for yourself and if your friends are not willing to accept you, then they are not truly your friends. We hope this helps.
bad advise is not good....
My friends play football but all i do is reading and writing
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
My name is rasmone, i am 17ys old, i fil like am alone,becus i have nkow boyfrnd?
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Tosin! You shouldn't let having a boyfriend define you. Not having a boyfriend shouldn't make you feel incomplete or depressed. Your life shouldn't depend on a boy. Live your life, enjoy and make friends. You are still really young. Having that mindset may make you fall for the next available guy (whether good or bad) and that is not good. We hope this helps.
fiyins is a gud girl she is not an anger girl I love dat
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
Am 16 i feel m alone know friends all my days are bored....
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Mhizjay! Thanks for opening up through this comment. You are not alone in this. A lot of girls feel lonely but there's a solution. Why don't you try to make friends? Smile more when you go out, say "hi" etc. Sometimes, when you feel lonely, don't let it affect you. Get up and make new friends! We hope this helps.
yes
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
am happy to be a pataker of dis story Thank you
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
OH THATS NICE #JEREX2ART #RapStar.
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
dat is gud
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
dats a gd 1
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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It truly is. Can we be friends, I'm new here.
Loneliness makes me feel different
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
Fiyin convinced her friends greatly
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
I'm Alway Lonely Dont Have Time To Make Friends.
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
Have frendship whit i
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
Big sis when i say the right things to my friends they say I'm too strict
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Sorry, but I think they are the direct opposite of you, stick to saying the right things and if they are still not okay with it then they are bad company and don't love you for who you are.
Hey praise! Thanks for sharing this. They could be right. Here's how... You may be using a very strict tone while saying the things you are saying. There is no harm in saying the right thing but if you use the wrong tone, you have spoilt everything. So please, watch the tone you use in telling them so that they can appreciate the truth instead of accusing you. We hope this helps
Stick to saying de rite tin and if dey AR not OK with it den stay away from dem
Big Sis my frind do abuse me becox I don't have boy frind
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
most of my friends are guys nd back then i dated 3 friends but one of them xtil want me back, cn u jxt tell me how to make d way right,they are all just my friends nw
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
I'm actually a confident girl.. I love the story and i love everyone in the picture.. It speaks the subject kindof.. I prefer it to the cartoons.. Nice piece. 💗
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
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Thanks for the wonderful feedback. We are glad you love the story. Feel free to share with your friends.
Am lonely I don't HV friends what should I do
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
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Hey Nkbaby! Thanks for the comment. To make new friends, just be friendly at all times, put a smile on your face and also be a good friend yourself. Also, say hi to people you like and start a conversation. These are the first steps to make new friends. We hope this helps
Wow
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
it's so happy
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
ITS AMAIZING
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
It's cool
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
It's awesome!
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
It's awesome!
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
I've got this very close friend,we are both girls and our closeness has gotten so into me and i think am attracted to her sexually... What do u think big sis?
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
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Hey Springster! Thanks for the comment. This is a personal decision and you have to think about it properly before you make a decision. You still don't seem sure based on your comment. You need to think it through well. We hope this helps
Because the world say things about you, with how you behave and how you do things. To me i don't keep or welcome friends because at the end i head up be betrayed. That why i say to my self only my family keep me going
March 20, 2022, 7:55 p.m.
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Exactly, a lot of people have betrayed me in the past and so since I changed school I have no friends, a lone ranger who focuses on getting good grades. It was just once I had a good friend but it was a long time ago