DOUR:

Unfriendly, Unsympathetic, Stern.

The first light crept over the ever-chirpy village of Agulu in Anambra State, waking it gently as it did every morning. For many, the rising sun brought promise and renewal, but for me, it was a reminder, a painful marker of yet another day to endure.

My apologies!

Forgive my lackluster introduction.

My name is Ngọzi, the twelfth child of King Ifechiluru of Nneohia village in Anaocha Local Government.

And this is my story.