Despite the Labels

Dedication

Despite the labels is dedicated to the disregarded, the overlooked, and everyone who has suffered a form of condescension. I pray you find yourself again as you go through the pages of this book.

I also dedicate my book to people who by the reason of reading this book will now become more gracious in their attitude toward other people.

To the ones who are and have been bullied and manipulated and will now forgive themselves and no longer dwell in the pool of self-pity but rise and courageously begin to live their best life.

Acknowledgement

Through the grace of God, I am alive today to chronicle this part of my life for history. To God my maker, I do not take any second of breathe you have given me for granted. To make use of my time and energy wisely here on earth and it is my desire that my life will bring glory to your name and make people who have given up on themselves see my life and draw close to you and believe in themselves again.

My mother for her understanding in the face of my increased disconnect and absence from visiting her while completing this great work.

A special thank you to my amazing siblings Boluwatife, Titilayo and Obafemi for their support, and words of encouragement. I love you guys!

I am extremely grateful to my Coach, Amb. Anita Okanigbe John for the push to write this book. You helped me become a published author!

I am indebted to my editor, Onifeloluwa Adebajo for her kindness and bearing with me all through my missed deadlines of turning in my chapters till the final manuscript. Thank you for always helping and stimulating suggestions and angles for me to write more. I am proud of the final outcome of this book,

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DESPITE THE LABEL

and I have you to thank for that!

To Naomi Akinremi, I say a big thank you for always affirming my unique style of writing and use of grammar. Your kind words invigorated a stronger belief in myself.

Finally, I want to specially acknowledge you, the reader for investing in this piece. I am extremely grateful to you!