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How to be an Awesome Sister or Brother (cousin, friend) to a Person who Happens to Have Autism
Many of us know and love a person who has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Sometimes there’s a lot that we don’t...
Joy
Aug 3, 20202 min read
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Why It’s Okay to Seek Therapy as a Nigerian American Young Adult
If you think being a young adult is hard, try adding the experiences that are unique to being the child of immigrant parents. There’s a...
Joy
Jun 24, 20184 min read
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How Losing Weight Helped Me Learn Igbo
I had to lose weight to learn Igbo. One thing that I have learned during my weight loss journey is that before any changes are visible...
Joy
May 27, 20183 min read
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3 Things I Learned from my Nigerian Parents
I think that most children of Nigerians will agree with me when I say that Nigerian parents are amazing teachers. They keep the life...
Joy
May 18, 20182 min read
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If You're a Nigerian American Teen, Read This
Let me start by saying that I love being Nigerian American. And although I loved many aspects of my adolescence, there were several...
Joy
May 7, 20182 min read
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How to Overcome Being Teased Because of Your Nigerian Heritage
Although I tailored my writing to individuals with Nigerian parents; I am certain that children of immigrants from other countries have...
Joy
Apr 14, 20183 min read
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Here's How I Lost 80lbs While Working and Going to School Full-Time
Enrolling in a Ph.D. program full-time was a daunting feat. I had to completely restructure the way I viewed school and adopt real...
Joy
Apr 14, 20183 min read
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Weight Loss and Igbo Sauce is a blog created by Chinyere series author, Joy Ufomadu. It was inspired by her experiences with her health journey and being a child of Nigerian immigrants. Enjoy and feel free to leave your comments below!
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