Tammy let out a deep breath then started narrating her story: “I am based in Jos, the Plateau state capital. A while ago, I had to attend a programme in church (name of church withheld) in Lagos state, where I met Mike.” “Mike, is a good looking dude plus it didn’t hurt that he was […]
Read MoreMichael has struggled with expressing himself, especially since he lost his only confidante; his mum! This happened a few years ago but, it still hurts. Michael’s dad on the other hand had practically abandoned them way before his wife (Michael’s mother) died, so they were hardly in speaking terms. Gnerally, Michael feels no one cares […]
Read MoreI am Tope and this is my story: “I lost my mum at a very tender age and I never got to know her, and it seems all my misfortunes were as a result of not having a mother figure in my life. I grew up with my grandmother and two male cousins (six and […]
Read MoreEdo based wife and mother of two (four (4) year old and six (6) month old), Bola is feeling lonely and neglected by her husband. She happens to be a second wife and feels she’s not getting enough attention. One fateful day, she found herself stranded along the road and an “angel,” in the form […]
Read More“Fear of the unknown” is a state of mind crippling the world today and our young ones are not left out. David, a 300 level Law student, is very keen about his studies and wants to be a first-class graduate. Having spent three years in school, with two years left, he had a drop in […]
Read More“Hello!” Her voice was soft but strained, it was obvious she had been crying. “Hi Laitu! This is The1Habitat, you booked a call with us for this time?” “Yes!… I did.” She said her voice cracking. “You don’t sound too good Laitu, what’s wrong?” “I’m not fine, I feel terrible…; my relationship is far from […]
Read More27 year-old Chinasa lives with her single mother. She is the third child, having two younger brothers and two elder sisters who are married. She is currently in a place of despair… She said, in her words: “For my age, I am deeply worried because I seem to have no idea what to do with […]
Read More“My name is Halima I’ve been suffering from depression, or rather let me call it dejection.” “I was taken from my parents at the age of two (2) to live with my aunt who resided in Gombe state at the time. My aunt didn’t treat me well, she married me off at the age of […]
Read MoreWhat is THE ONE HABITAT about? She is a Non-profit/Non-governmental organization registered in Nigeria with the primary aim to provide a listening ear to those in need of someone to talk with, without any form of being judged, prejudice or condemnation. That is why it is mostly done through phone conversations and the services are […]
Read MoreI was totally unaware of all the noise filtering through my window from the streets of Kano, fully focused on the phone call I had been anticipating all day. “Hello!” I said “Hello Tunde!” The lady on the other side of the line replied “I am calling from The1Habitat. You booked a call for this […]
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