My Life Became a Story of Painful Delays and Missed Opportunities as I Struggled Through Education Without Support, Failed to Secure Stable Employment, Watched My Small Businesses Collapse Until Dr Bokko Stepped In
For many years, my life felt like it was permanently stuck behind a closed door. I had dreams like everyone else, but every time I tried to move forward, something pushed me back. My journey through education was full of interruptions and uncertainty. I lacked support in every sense—financially, emotionally, and socially. While others focused on studying and planning their futures, I worried about fees, basic needs, and whether I would even complete the next stage.
The delays were humiliating. I watched my age mates progress smoothly while I remained stuck, explaining the same story year after year. Some completed their studies and moved on to careers, while I struggled just to stay enrolled. Each delay felt like a public reminder that I was falling behind in life. The shame grew heavier every time someone asked, “So, what are you doing now?”
After education came the harsh reality of unemployment. I applied for job after job, hopeful at first, then desperate. Rejection emails became familiar, and silence became normal. Interviews led nowhere. I was qualified, willing, and hardworking, yet nothing worked out. Watching others secure stable employment while I depended on temporary work or handouts crushed my confidence completely.
I turned to small businesses as a last hope. I believed that if employment refused, entrepreneurship would rescue me. I tried different ventures with the little capital I could gather. Each time, I was hopeful. Each time, everything collapsed. Losses followed losses. Debts grew. Suppliers stopped trusting me. Friends who once encouraged me began to distance themselves. I felt cursed—like no matter what I touched, it failed.
The emotional pain was overwhelming. I lived with constant anxiety, fear, and self-doubt. I avoided gatherings because I had nothing positive to share. People whispered about my life, wondering why nothing ever worked for me. Some openly mocked my situation, while others pitied me. I smiled outwardly, but inside I was breaking. I questioned my destiny and wondered if my life would ever change.
