By Matthew Johnson

Convener and author of You’re Not a Failure, You’re Just Overwhelmed, Anuoluwapo Atayero , popularly know as Annybaddy has urged Nigerians facing emotional and psychological challenges to recognise that being overwhelmed does not amount to failure.

Atayero ,who is also Director of Dorcas Meridian Initiative, made the call at the launch of her book in Lagos today , titled “You’re Not a Failure, You’re Just Overwhelmed”, explaining that she was inspired by the growing number of people who appear happy in public but secretly struggle with heavy emotional burdens.

According to her, many people continue to function normally, meet targets and deadlines and solve other people’s problems while silently battling personal challenges that often go unnoticed.

She said the failure to address such burdens could eventually lead to deeper personal and social crises, stressing the need for people to speak up and seek help before their situations deteriorate.

She said the book’s message was summed up in the phrase, “Overwhelmed is not a marriage; it is a cry for help,” urging people to identify the factors causing them to feel overwhelmed and take steps to regain balance.

She said : “The book is written to remind people that their present circumstances do not define them, and overwhelmed should be regarded as a signal that something needs to be addressed rather than evidence of failure.

“This is not just a book launch. Today marks the birth of a new beginning, a compassionate movement standing on the fact that pain can be transformed into purpose,” Atayero said.

Atayero expressed appreciation to guests, sponsors and members of her team for supporting the initiative, describing them as compassionate people committed to giving a voice to those silently struggling.

One of the sponsors and launchers, Johnson Agbeke, commended Atayero for the inspiration behind the book, describing its message as relevant to people of all ages, particularly youths.

Agbeke said the book teaches readers not to lose hope when confronted with difficulties, noting that challenges could represent a stage that must be overcome rather than a permanent state of failure.

Also speaking, Kemi Badmos identified as the author’s sister, described the book as an “amazing” work capable of touching lives.

Badmos said the book had a positive message for readers, particularly the lesson that difficult circumstances were temporary and should not define a person’s future.

She urged members of the public to read the book, saying it could help readers develop a positive outlook and overcome obstacles in their lives.

Similarly, by Apostle Solomon Badmos of Namibia of Abundant life miniseries Namibia described the book as “God’s doing,” saying it could serve as a tool for people who feel lost, discouraged or overwhelmed.

Badmos said the work encouraged readers to rediscover themselves regardless of their circumstances, adding that the author had found favour in the sight of God.