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Just a young black man in a wheelchair with a story to tell. These are my thoughts, my passions, my life.

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Well hey there! If you're reading this then I'm assuming you want to know a bit about me. If I'm right YOU'RE IN LUCK!, if not then... well... I think you're lost. So without further ado, here goes. My full name's Ifeanyi Nwokoro, or Ify for short. I was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria and now live in the north-east of England. Like many I know, I moved here for Higher Education and have now settled here. It's a peaceful existence which I very much appreciate. And that's the basics of me. A few other key things you should probably know though: I was involved in a car accident in 2010 that left me "clinically" paralysed from the shoulders down. It's been a bit of a struggle but now in my mid-20's, I am very happy with the stability in every aspect of my life. So yes, I will be talking about my disability on here... a lot. Most of my topics will Revolve around things most important to me: family, good health, football, movies, animation, everything superhero related, care, everything vegetarian/pescatarian and of course, my physical condition. I love engaging conversation, welcome constructive criticism and am always open to suggestion So feel free to get in touch. ;)
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A Very Odd Christmas

26, December, 2020 pencilpicasso

2020, the year when nothing went as expected. Not even Christmas. Continue reading A Very Odd Christmas

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Your Inner Strength

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Your inner strength is hardest to see when you most need it. But don’t doubt yourself, it’s there. Continue reading Your Inner Strength

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Lessons From Lockdown

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2020 has opened my eyes to so many things, good and bad, regarding all facets of life. These are three I feel are the most positive to share. Continue reading Lessons From Lockdown

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Living In Care: An Abridged Version

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A not so short summary of my experience living in care so far. Continue reading Living In Care: An Abridged Version

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Happiness Doesn’t Mean Easy

7, June, 2020 pencilpicasso

Happiness, like most good things, doesn’t come easy. It takes work and resilience and is ours for the taking. Continue reading Happiness Doesn’t Mean Easy

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Lourdes 2018

1, June, 2020 pencilpicasso

My long overdue account of my trip to Lourdes, France in 2018. An honestly life changing experience I cannot wait to have again. Continue reading Lourdes 2018

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Waking Up in The Apocalypse

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A few months ago I became confined to my bed and in the months since the world was turned upside down. Last week I got a glimpse for myself. Continue reading Waking Up in The Apocalypse

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Old Me vs New Me

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I’ve been so focused on the “new me” post-injury, I didn’t notice the old me slipping away. And I am kind of okay with that. Continue reading Old Me vs New Me

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Our Secret Superpower

10, September, 201910, September, 2019 pencilpicasso

Our actions are a lot more powerful than we know, our words a lot more potent, our lives a lot more significant. Tap into this potential and the sky is your limit. Continue reading Our Secret Superpower

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Road To Lourdes

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Ten years ago, a year into my life in the UK, I stepped off a plane unto British soil again, after my first visit home since moving to England. The plan was to make the trip to Nigeria an annual … Continue reading Road To Lourdes

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