Blind siblings Babatunde Titilola Though living in the dark after being blinded ‘mysteriously, four siblings share their life experiences and journies of uncertainties with BABATUNDE TITILOLA. At noon on May 6, 32-year-old Jonathan Echefu was resting in his mother’s old room but his thoughts were detectable a mile away. He adjusted his seat as tried to switch positions.
Traveling from Lagos State to Abia State to visit his mother after a long while seemed like a long journey but the warm presence of his 65-year-old mother made it all worth it. Besides, it had been a rough 20 years for him and his family. Jonathan and his family are originally from Ebonyi.
However, a series of incidents eventually made the family leave their hometown and sojourn to another land with the hope of safety and a better future. Jonathan, who said he could not remember the year he went blind, said he noticed one morning that he could not see. Unable to determine what exactly could be wrong, his mind began to play every possible scenario in his head.
Sadly, one thought that continued to torment the distraught young man was that he had gone blind. Narrating his story to Sunday PUNCH , the 32-year-old said his vision became whitish as he struggled to stay on his feet. He said he was so overwhelmed by the shock that he staggered, ran out, and shouted for help.
Jonathan said he feared his life would change if he lost his ability to see. He was right. His life did change from that point onwards.
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