Ibs Writes

<p>A fictional letter from Morónfólú to her mother. In the final fictional letter of the series, we finally hear from Morónfólú, herself! Will she forgive her mother or not? </p>

<p> The Problem with Morónfólú is Part 3 of the Fictional letter series of a Nigerian Mother who has a toxic- tumultuous relationship with her daughter.</p> <p> </p>

<p>A Poem about a teenager who is going through mental health changes and overcomes them. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ibs-writes.com/2021/01/08/poem-the-changing/</p>

<p>A poem about numbing to avoid complex emotions. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ibs-writes.com/2020/12/23/poem-the-numbing-ritual/</p>

<p>The problem with Mama Morónfólú is a fictional letter of a husband who is worried about his wife's eating disorder caused by unresolved childhood trauma. This is also available as a blog post at...

<p>Poem about finding myself. Based on the belief that in life the journey to finding ourselves (self-discovery) is a continual process. This episode is also available as a blog post...

<p>Remember when is a poem about a long distance relationship. Its also a love story with a happy ending. This episode is also available as a blog post at: https://ibs-writes.com/2021/09/27/poem-remember-when/</p>

<p>A poem about being slapped in public inspired by a scene from a netflix tv show called Sisters. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ibs-writes.com/2021/01/04/poem-the-slap/</p>

<p>Dear Fear is a poem written in the voice of a Nigerian mother who worries about her 19-year old daughter. It deals with a number of themes including parental fears of letting go and so much more. </p>

<p>A poem about working at a stressful organisation during the pandemic. This episode is also available as a blog post at: https://medium.com/illumination/lately-4f28f3755d17</p>

<p>He made me do it is a flash fiction story about childhood. Read the full short story on the blog. https://ibs-writes.com/2020/10/16/he-made-me-do-it/</p>

<p>This is a poem about the impact of nature after a year of being stuck indoors as a result of the pandemic we have all learned how important it is to get fresh air and do basic exercise. The episode is also available...

A poem exploring self-love, self-esteem and growth. It addresses colorism within the black community. This is also available as a blog post at: https://ibs-writes.com/2021/03/01/poem-sunset/

<p>A strongly worded letter from a Nigerian mother to her married daughter (Morónfólú), who has recently complained that her husband is not romantic enough. Ironically, throughout the letter, it is clear that Báyọ̀ is...

<p>Delay is Not Denial was inspired by a bible verse about waiting from Isaiah 46:16. We all have to wait for something. That's just life. </p>