EPISODE 24: "The Break, The Weight & The Comeback"

Alright! Here's the next detailed episode of Sophia's journey, filled with emotion, growth, and a big comeback after two tough years. Let’s dive in.

🎬 EPISODE 24: "The Break, The Weight & The Comeback"

🌧️ Scene 1: The Problem That Changed Everything

A few weeks after Sophia received her JAMB results and was ready for university admission… something happened.

Sophia started experiencing heavy panic attacks, breakdowns, and waves of anxiety that made her unable to continue her application.

Doctors diagnosed her with emotional trauma and academic burnout—a combination of stress, pressure, and past life struggles. Sophia had to take a break… and that break lasted 2 whole years.

🏠 Scene 2: Two Years at Home

During the two years of staying home, Sophia's routine changed.

She started:

Sleeping late

Eating more out of boredom and sadness

Isolating herself

🍟 Eating Habit

She began stress eating—meals, snacks, soda, late-night rice, etc.

🧍‍♀️ Sophia’s Weight Journey:

Before Break: 63kg

After 2 Years: 94kg

Her BMI (Body Mass Index):

Height: 5'6" (167cm) Weight: 94kg BMI = 33.7 (Obese Class I)💡 Scene 3: The Comeback — Choosing UBE

After two years, she stood in front of the mirror and said:

"I'm not giving up on myself."

Sophia chose to apply to University of Benin (UBE) again — this time to study Education with a major in Human Behavior Studies.

Her reason?

"I want to study what caused me to fall. So I can fix it in others someday."

📝 Scene 4: Registration Process

Sophia:

Logged on to the UBE Online Portal

Created her profile

Uploaded her documents (JAMB results, WAEC, state ID)

Paid ₦15,000 for admission screening

Got admitted into Faculty of Education

🏨 Scene 5: Hostel Arrangement

She applied for hostel space and was placed in:

Hostel Name: Unity Girls Lodge – Block D3, Room 17

Roommate: Tina (A Mass Communication student, Year 2)

👗 Scene 6: Aaliyah, The New Husband & New Clothes

Aaliyah had moved on after years of struggle and married a new kind man named Mr. Johnson Uzochukwu, a businessman and father of one.

They loved Sophia dearly.

Shopping List:

👖 8 new jeans and comfy trousers

👚 10 blouses & oversized shirts

🧥 3 jackets

👙 6 new bras (sizes now 42D)

🩲 10 pant sets (cotton and lace)

🥿 2 sneakers, 1 sandal, 1 boot

🧼 Toiletries, pads, roll-ons, and 2 perfumes

🎒 Backpack + 2 crossbody bags

🧾 Total shopping cost: ₦153,000

🍲 Scene 7: Packing & Leaving for School

Food Items She Packed:

🍚 10 cups of rice, 5 cups of beans

🍝 3 packs of spaghetti

🍲 Garri, groundnut, and dry soup packs

🍛 Maggi, oil, crayfish

🍪 Snacks, Milo, milk, cornflakes

They loaded everything into the car and left for UBE.

🚗 Final Scene: Drop-off at UBE Gate

Mr. Johnson: “Go and shine, Sophia. This is your second chance.”

Aaliyah: teary-eyed “My baby is starting again. Don’t let anyone stop you.”

Sophia hugged them tight, waved goodbye, and walked into her new life.

Would you like the next episode to show:

Her first week at UBE and how she adjusts?

Her struggles with weight in school, roommates, or confidence issues?

Or maybe she joins a club or discovers something new about herself?

Let me know and I’ll build the next chapter 💫

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