Valentine's Day Message

Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone.

            Today we remember the great St. Valentine, who believed in love against all odds.  Endeavour to show additional love to all around you. Surprise people with gifts, merry and be happy. Back in the days when I was an undergraduate in the University, Valentine’s Day was so much fun. Some girls received gifts from two or more admirers, while some received none. For those who knew they weren’t going to get any gift, it was a good time (excuse) to live the hostel for a church service all day or go home to avoid answering questions or being mocked. Some girls were indifferent and not bothered at all, while some got depressed or were filled with envy and Jealousy for the so called “Lucky” girls. Even when a girl wanted to break up with her boyfriend, she had to manage and hold on till after Val’s day to ensure she gets gifts from him. The next day after Val’s (Feb 15) was a day for some girls to count their blessings and for some it was a day filled with gossip. It was fun back then and all part of youthful exorbitance. Every girl prayed to get one gift or the other.

            But, just because some girls wanted to have something to say or get gifts to show off, many ended up being deceived and defiled. It was common back then. Girls who get raped on Valentine’s Day rarely speak out about it but end up confiding in one friend ( who ends up telling another friend, till it becomes public knowledge). Last night, I got a disturbing message from an unknown person on how a four year old girl who was raped in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. I woke up from my sleep and felt so disturbed for about an hour before I could go back to sleep. It was the first topic I discussed with my husband on this beautiful valentine morning. I’ll do everything I can to reach out and help.

To all my Ladies – “You are more than a few bottles of wine, cakes, perfume and chocolates. Don’t take yourself into the lion’s Den today just because of some cheap Valentine’s gifts”.

To all Men – “If she says “No” Don’t try to force her.  No matter the situation, you were not forced to buy those gifts so you should not  force sexual intercourse (Rape). Valentine’s Day should be filled with love and not a time for you to take advantage of anyone”.

            Remember, every evil done to a fellow man has its consequences no matter how long it may take. The evil that men do, always live after them. Don’t bring down generational causes on your children just because of some fading passion and fading joy.

CHALLENGE SEXUAL ABUSE IN AFRICA. Let’s start the fight from Nigeria.

Once again, HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY

Edna Wey!

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