The Dream That Survived – Short Story
Two nights before a trip to Nigeria, a daughter complains about poor Wi-Fi and village life until her mother tells her a story that changes everything.
A story of loss, resilience, and a mother’s fierce determination to turn survival into purpose.
What begins as a reluctant journey becomes a return to the very place where a life was saved and where a promise is finally fulfilled.
Some journeys aren’t just about where you’re going, they’re about understanding why you’re here.
Motherhood in your 40s – Fabulous, Fierce, and Frequently Tired
Motherhood in your 40s is a beautiful contradiction. You’re fierce, capable, ambitious, and frequently tired. Between school runs, work deadlines, teenage conversations, and the quiet pull of your own dreams, life can feel like a constant balancing act.
But maybe Mother’s Day isn’t about doing everything perfectly. Maybe it’s about being present.
This post is an honest, witty look at the reality of modern motherhood: the chaos, the laughter, the sacrifices, and the deep joy of raising children while still becoming the woman you’re meant to be.
Here’s to the mothers doing it all imperfectly… and beautifully.
#MothersDay #MotherhoodInYour40s #RealMotherhood
Imagine Though – Flash Fiction
If I had a naira for every time an aunty asked, “So, when are we buying our lace for your wedding?” I’d probably be retired on a private beach in Dubai by now, sipping coconut water and not needing to work for the rest of my life. Instead, I was sitting at a table in […]
The 40s Friendship Pivot (quality over quantity)
There’s something beautiful about looking around your life and knowing that the people in your corner are there because you all want to be there. No obligation, no performance, just love.
Solo, Not Selfish: The Art of Traveling Alone (And Leaving the Guilt at Security)
Let me paint a picture for you. You’re sitting in a café somewhere in Lisbon. Or maybe it’s Marrakech. Or a tiny seaside town in Croatia whose name you can’t quite pronounce. The point is: you’re there alone, with a warm cup of something lovely in your hands. And nobody, absolutely nobody, is asking you […]
Threads of Rescue – Short Story
Threads of Rescue is a deeply emotional short story about mental health, loneliness, and the unexpected ways hope can return when life feels unbearable. It’s about the quiet moments, the people who show up, and the slow work of choosing to stay.
An introduction to “The Lagos Flash Fiction Series” by Tolulope Popoola
Tolulope Popoola’s Lagos Flash Fiction Series is a witty, emotionally intelligent, and culturally vibrant portrait of modern Lagos life, told through a brilliant collection of flash fiction stories. Comprising six standalone volumes: Memoirs of a Lagos Wedding Planner, Memoirs of a Serial Best Man, Memoirs of a Lagos Baker, Memoirs of a Lagos Taxi Driver, […]
