reetahrocks, Author at Rita’s Diary

Surviving the Darkness

This level of restlessness. Fear, uncertainty—fear again. The utterances of faith don’t seem to allay the fears. Or maybe they do at first, but the fear always comes back. That sinking feeling, the crappy weight of it. I find myself

My Very Little Faith

I grew up in a Catholic family with a strict father who taught me about the big man in the sky. This big man keeps a record of all my wrongs and I must remember these wrongs so that I

Anxiety Warrior – journey to healing

How I went from being unable to speak up at meetings to hosting a networking session is beyond me. For years I had struggled with symptoms of anxiety but it hardly affected my work because I was very good at

The Musings of a Confused Immigrant

Here are a few things I struggled with when I newly came to the United Kingdom from Nigeria. The coldnesss of my neighbours. Why wouldn’t they say hi to me even after I knocked at their door to introduce myself?

Navigating the Workplace as a New Immigrant: Lessons and Advice

Not much has been shared about the challenges that new immigrants face in the workplace, but they’re definitely there. A lot of these challenges come from cultural differences and culture shocks that both sides struggle to get past.

Love Letter to Jesus

I feel hugged by you Lord. Thank you for bringing me into your fold. I feel loved and welcome. I feel special. I am certain that you will never abandon me and you will do everything in your power to find me should I ever get lost.