Aunties are amazing too!

Blessing makes a surprising new friend

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Last June, my mum sent me to stay with Aunty Uzo. On the day I heard the news, I broke down and cried.

Not because I didn’t like Aunty Uzo, but because I was going to miss my family very much. We had never been apart.

My siblings cracked jokes to cheer me up. My mum told me it was only for a little while. She said I’d come back when things got better. We promised to keep in touch.

That first week with Aunty Uzo, I couldn’t sleep at night. Life was different. I was pretty confused. At home, I used to wake up early and make breakfast. But in Aunty Uzo’s house, I didn’t have to cook. Aunty Uzo liked cooking by herself.

Back home, we never had dinner together. Everyone was busy, so we were hardly home at the same time. But in Aunty Uzo’s house, we ate together every evening.

During meals, she asked many questions. She wanted to know how I spent my day. She hoped I was settling down well. She even asked if I had a crush on any guy!

I wasn’t used to opening up to anyone apart from my mum and siblings. I needed to ask my mum what to do. So I borrowed Aunty Uzo’s phone and called her. My mum told me not to worry. She said Aunty Uzo was just getting to know me better. She said I should be myself.

After that, I started gisting with Aunty Uzo. I learned a lot about her. She loved Nigerian music—just like me. She closed her eyes when she laughed. She didn’t treat me like a ‘small girl’ at all.

I started going to the youth centre with her. We played games and hung out with other people. After a while, I told her that I found it hard to speak up. She encouraged me to be strong. She said I should always speak my mind. It felt good to confide in her.

Over time, I learnt that I could tell Aunty Uzo anything. She never judged me or laughed at me. She gave me good advice. I knew I could trust her no matter what.

Living with Aunty Uzo changed me. I became more confident. Even my siblings noticed on the phone.

When I went back home, I was very happy to see my family at last. But I couldn’t wait to visit Aunty Uzo again. Best aunty ever!

From our parents to our siblings, family is everything. But extended family members like aunties and uncles are cool too. They support and encourage us. Just like Aunty Uzo showed Blessing.


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nice one

March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.

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well sum aunties're very harsh 2 deir own ppleoooo

big sis,my problem is that there is this male friend whom i just begin grow feelings for but he has a girl friend though we do chat alot because he is my elder brother's good friend and whenever we chat he always gist about his girlfriend but i get annoyed at times whenever he brings a talk about his girl. But i don't want him to know about my feelings towards him,pls what am i going to do

March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.

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Hey yettyissakwin12! Thanks for the comment. You are aware of his girlfriend. So getting angry is very unnecessary. What to do is to let him go. He is obviously in love with his girlfriend and there is nothing that can be done. It's a good thing that the feelings are just about to grow so it will be easier for you to let go. We hope this helps

he lovs her so dont go . u wil only bcom a distraction to thier lov . so holld ur feelings

Aunties are good and interesting friends . Well i'm new here am i welcomed. Do they chat here

March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.

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O YES

Anties are special pple

March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.

I HAV NON,BUT YOU ARE LUKY

March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.

Not all aunties r amazing. I live with my aunt nd we r lyk enemies. Shez always angry with me nd never appreciates anything i do for her. Itz just bcuz ah dont hav a choice if not ah wouldnt be staying with her.

March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.

my aunty caring 2 me

March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.

nah. i stayed wit 1 of my aunty nd it was hell. i had 2 cal my mum 2 com nd carry me.

March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.

yes, m close 2 my aunty bt i dnt share my exprience wit her

March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.

my aunt is cool

March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.

My aunt is also that great.... I. Share my problems with her and she advises me

March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.

Stil lives with parent as in no rest because of my dad

March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.

Wow,,so sweet!!

March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.

Just like my aunt to but i find it difficult to open up to her

March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.

nah

March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.