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Ayobamigbee’s Thoughts📝's avatar

The wind does not break the tree that knows how to bend. I read your words and I see not weakness, but a heart that feels too deeply for this careless world.

You are not unoriginal. Even the stars borrow their light, yet they shine all the same.

Be patient with yourself. The yam that will feed the village must first sleep beneath the soil.

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Tobe Ugeh's avatar

I’ve read really remarkable things in my lifetime, and this is one of them. I would think of this for a very long time ayobamigbee. Every word feels like poetry. Poetry that does not need, poetry that stays still. Thank you 💘

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Ayobamigbee’s Thoughts📝's avatar

You are much welcome I left you a message on Snapchat, and I would be pleased if you could check it out

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Amanda Hounkpatin's avatar

Those last lines, Never heard it before, I will remember it the entire week.

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Eunié light's avatar

Wow. Even the star borrow their light?- ughh

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Melvina's avatar

This was written for me🥹😭

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CyanWhispers 🩵's avatar

I read something somewhere, it says "oh you, are a terribly real thing in this terrible fake world and that's why you hurt so deeply". So Tobe, don't be too sad. You aren't too much or too less, you are just right.

One of the rarest and bravest thing to do is to be yourself. And that's who you are unapologetically.

I love your letters, and I hope you never stop writing.

Cheers to youuuuu🩵

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Yvonne Matylda's avatar

You know what’s funny, I didn’t know you from anyone! And you know what’s even funnier, I didn’t watch the “Gs” until I saw you were a part of them. And till today, if you’re not a part of a show, I consider it boring and don’t care to watch. And I know there are countless people who feel this way too.

As a famous person, it is easy to let people’s opinions seep into your daily life and define you. But perceptions are not the facts! And it’s always the misinformed people that are the loudest. The empty heads with nothing to say.

I know what it feels like to overextend for other people or feel that to want fame is cringe because it’s somehow supposed to fall into your lap. No!!! There’s no great life that wasn’t manifested, orchestrated and planned. That’s what makes it greater that you have the audacity to carve your own destiny!

TOBE, YOU WILL FOREVER BE FAMOUS! YOU WILL CONTINUE TO GROW FROM GREATNESS TO GREATNESS. IT IS COMPLETELY INEVITABLE!

You’re so welcome. You give us sooo much and it was our own little way of giving back to you. We wholeheartedly love you forever and ever!💘💘💘

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Glory!'s avatar

I feel like I felt almost all the emotions you felt. But I leave you with this: We are all growing and growth comes with constant and continuous learning. We make mistakes and we make progress too.

You’re doing just fine Tobe. It’s part of the process just take a look back at 3 years ago.

Love you for life Tobe!🫶🏼💘

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Prisca💕's avatar

Oh my beautiful Tobe.

Even if it's only for the few you come across that knows you're genuinely a masterpiece.

And this is a real thing.

It does get better.

Condescending people are really just envious and insecure

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Abbas beloved's avatar

omg tobe i relate to this so much & trust it does get so much better and it’s okay to want to be famous but do not lose yourself trying to be famous and trust me eventually you will come across the right group of friends who you can be yourself around and stick up for yourself if need be. everyone is so proud of you & how far you’ve come tobe❤️‍🩹

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Olabisi's avatar

Ohhhhhhh!!!!

Dear Tobe 💜

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Olabisi's avatar

it is midnight, and i am reading this newsletter again for the third time, i can't explain why but I cried. (I can't even tell if you cried while writing this). But i can feel every word in the article.

I am not famous,( one day i will love to be). but most times when i do good work I somehow associate it to something, i don't praise myself.

i don't praise myself because i feel people already know I was able to carry out that good work because of either the team i'm on or because i was aided by AI.

i have been writing brilliant marketing copies before chat gpt came. but guess what? whenever i write a good email or build a good sales funnel, i don't feel my best, it feels like....would you have pulled that out without AI?

Imposter is a bi.t.ch.

but i want to tell you this, Tobe you are a STAR!

i can't believe you feel this way.

You are so original. i love your good work.

and i will continually root for you.

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Melvina's avatar

And I’m rooting for you too

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Olabisi's avatar

Thabk you so much

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Olivia <3's avatar

Very well written! I think it’s easy to fall into imposter syndrome,but you are here because of the work you put in. Try not to forget that.

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Princess's avatar

It's okay to feel hurt. You're young, and you're allowed to make mistakes. It takes courage to put yourself out there and create content, and it's even braver to admit when you're feeling vulnerable. Don't let the negativity of one comment overshadow all the positive things you're doing. Your journey is yours, and it's perfectly valid to want a better life for yourself. Focus on your growth, your dreams, and remember that self-love and self-acceptance are crucial and I love you so much tobe you’ve encouraged me with ur journey . You're not alone in this. ❤️

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Adúmáadán Unscripted's avatar

Hey Tobe,

I understand how it is to feel that way but trust me, you are not just a shadow of someone's status, your commitment to keep going brought you here, your growth is from your resilience. It's because you keep showing up, that's why you are here and you matter! Everyday!.

Cheers to You Tobe🥂❤️

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Fortune Love's avatar

Now Tobe, let’s look at it in a different light. Shall ee? What part of you thought you weren’t all that? You stay, you worry, you laugh, and you cry with those you think deserve it because YOU UNDERSTAND. Fake love is easier but poisonous, and what you extend is real.

The one that gave a nasty comment was projecting. Maybe he felt he could do better than you but wasn’t given a chance. This should show you that by association, the network is different. I see no reason for you to be worried or devastated. Tobe, you’re a star. Write and hang these words in a frame in your room if need be, or write them on the ceiling: “You’re a star, a genius, a mastermind, and you’re yet to bring your best ideas to life.” Pity talk? No, we could be vulnerable for a tini-tiny little bit but as soon as we look up and see the writings on the ceiling, the auto-reset function starts working. I hope you love yourself as much as I love and root for you. 🫶

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Oyekunmi Oyeniyi's avatar

I read somewhere. When u give and give and give, in the end you have nothing left for yourself and you feel juiced out because you left no energy and you are still carrying everyone's burdens. Your originality is what makes some people like you. If everyone likes you, there's a problem. That's why you ignore those shortsighted people who can't see talent. Your friends either make or break you. Anyone that says you aren't enough is just trying to bring you down because they see something in you that they know they can't become. I wish we were friends though. Your letters are always a reflection of how I feel sometimes. We are all humans and no one is perfect but those flaws are what make you stronger. Those flaws are perfection to someone else. You just have to surround yourself with the right energy. U are original in yourself because no 2 ppl are the same, even twins so you are a masterpiece and an original.

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Tiijhay's avatar

Ohhh Tobe I can relate to you🥹

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Temi Gold's avatar

You’re such a good writer Tobe!

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Habeebah's avatar

I don’t even know what to say or write. Should I just say wow that was a lot to unpack or I am sorry you felt or feel that way.. one thing I am sure of is that I felt truly sad reading this but at the same time it takes courage and a lot of strength to say this out loud. So tobe there is nothing wrong from wanting to be famous cause you are famous💛

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