Although not in the headlines as much as they once were, stories about people with HIV and the stigma it carries still need to be told. It affects people of all types of backgrounds, genders, and races and the strain it causes on their mental health is undeniable. Today’s new book is “Embracing The Unconventional Path: A Short Story About Confronting HIV Stigma and Embracing Mental Health” by Ife Akanegbu. It tells the inspiring journey of Adanma, an HIV positive young girl. It is available on Amazon and from September 14-16, it will be free to download.

Storytelling is to Ife Akanegbu, a Nigerian native, what art is to Picasso: an undeniable passion that only grows stronger with each tale told. He began telling stories as a young boy as a means of passing the time and would soon evolve into a creative outlet when, years later, Ife decided to add his voice to the mental health debate. That is when he combined this talent with more than fifteen years of medical expertise to create Motivating Our Champions, a game-changing children’s book series designed to help our precious little ones take good care of their mental health. (Ife Akanegbu, 2023)

By covering various topics from health problems and communicable diseases to writing Christian short stories, he is determined to impact lives by inspiring people to start deep and honest discussions on matters that are often considered too difficult to initiate, even as he promotes preventive medicine. Ife is versatile and as dedicated to addressing children through his captivating stories as he is to addressing adults.

Leading a life full of adventure, compassion, and resilience with life lessons learned along the way, Ife enjoys sharing his thrilling experiences with others. He completed his medical training in Nigeria and obtained his Master’s in Health Management at the University of Leeds. Ife now practices family medicine in British Columbia. With more projects in the works, you can certainly look forward to more beautiful, vivid, and interactive reads. His new short story “Embracing The Unconventional Path: A Short Story About Confronting HIV Stigma and Embracing Mental Health” invites you to challenge your own perceptions and embrace a world free from stigma. (Ife Akanegbu, 2023)

“Embracing The Unconventional Path: A Short Story About Confronting HIV Stigma and Embracing Mental Health”– When Titi and Musa struggle to conceive a child, fate leads them to Adanma, a beautiful 5-year-old in need of a loving home. But something about Adanma makes Titi hesitant to adopt her – she is HIV positive. However, Musa’s deep connection with the young girl compels him to pursue the adoption process, which Titi eventually gets on board.

Determined to protect her against prejudice, Titi does whatever it takes to hide her status from the world. But right from the word go, Adanma bravely and resiliently embraces her status, fearlessly talking about it every chance she gets, regardless of who is listening.

Her brilliant mind and unwavering self-acceptance become her greatest assets, and she excels academically, refusing to be defined by her status. Adanma’s inspiring journey ultimately captures the attention of both young men and influential figures, leading her to the world stage.

The way we see ourselves influences how the world sees us. It becomes our inner thoughts and can help us navigate difficult paths.

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