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CREATIVE ARTS: Lola's story of hope

The loss of her parents in a car accident left Lola feeling lost and alone. Without support from her extended family, Lola found herself on streets grappling with poverty. Despite the hard knocks she faced, Lola refused to give up hope. It was during cold winter night that she made up a decision that would change her life forever.
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Every morning, she would go and sought for help from local shelters and support services embarking on a journey of self discovery and recovery. With the little she found, she managed it and ensures life continues. This was until when she met a stranger on the road who decided to give her drive to his home.

When they arrived at his home, Lola noticed that the stranger was a king. "Thank you God and I believe my life will change from today," Lola said to herself. Lola shared her story to the family how she has been taking care of herself since her parent's death.

From her story, the king welcomed her and allowed her to be part of the family members. Lola could not believe the kindness she was shown by the king. She was trained house chores, do's and don'ts and all that she was willing to do. Her hard work inspired the king and surprised her with a job and a car that was to ease her movement and ensures her life was complete.

Today, Lola stands as a beacon of hope and inspiration for others who may be facing similar challenges. Through her resilience and determination in the king's palace, she has not only overcome adversity but has also found purpose and meaning in her life.

Lola continue to inspire those around her. She reminds us all that no matter how dark the night may seem, there is always a glimmer of hope on the horizon. 

FICTIONAL STORY BY ROSE AKINYI,
 Second Year Communication and Media student at Chuka University

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