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Kate Brum's avatar

Alyssa, this is such an amazing post! So many feelings come to the surface, the juxtaposition of living in Nigeria as an expat in a position of extreme privilege compared to the Nigerian citizens working their fingers to the bone just trying to survive. You are a truly gifted writer.

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Alyssa Schindler's avatar

Thank you so much, Kate. I doubt many of us will be unchanged in some way, obvious or subtle, from our time here.

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Brittany Rose's avatar

Beautiful writing and so descript of Nigeria. I'm so glad Wolf has an all clear and I hope you get to enjoy some of the trip to america!

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Alyssa Schindler's avatar

Thanks, Brittany! I know the biggest part of it is changing my mindset, so I'm working on that before we go. It will be wonderful to see my friends and family. 🥰

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Alyssa Schindler's avatar

Thanks, Brittany! I know the biggest part of it is changing my mindset, so I'm working on that before we go. It will be wonderful to see my friends and family. 🥰

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