Personal Narrative: The Destruction Of My Nigerian Culture

The intensity of wanderlust whirlwinds never ceases to amaze me. The face of my whirlwinds is the thoughts that consume my heart with my Nigerian culture as the culprit. The immense pressure placed on me after my father died forced me to fill the role of the head male as the first born is destined. Our distinct culture altered my views on love, pride, and my mother. The constant need to flee from the fire of culture, the constant need to search for myself, and the constant need to find balance has allowed me to perceive distance as a necessary escape from the influence of our parents.One needs to find stability in this unstable world that we all call home, which is ironic considering that we are all pillaging the land for a place to call “home”. Growing …show more content…
My culture, the pride of my people, my mother, and the need for me to find love within myself served as the boat that sailed me toward the horizon which was uncertain and symbolized a new chapter in my life. A person can escape the influence of their parents;they need to have a sense of direction, in order to guide themselves to greatness. Those fights and struggles were to prepare you mentally, to prepare you physically, and to prepare you spiritually to build a strong foundation that you can use to begin your life. My circumstances with my mother were intense and I realize that I have it worse than me ; the way to handle this journey is not to quit. Stand proud of your decision to grow and change as a person. The distance is not as external as it is an internal representation. The growth of the person is necessary and emulates their unwavering strength to successfully stand peer pressure and the lumps life hands you on a silver spoon and emerge triumphant. Distance is maturity, experience, and life skills that prepare you for the intensity of wanderlust whirlwinds that never cease to amaze