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Our Children

Author: IsaHafsatHamtin
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This is a poignant tale woven through the lives of the Kotin siblings set against the backdrop of 1980s Nigeria. The narrative explores themes of identity, societal expectations, and the complexities of familial love. Through a series of flashbacks and present-day revelations, This story encapsulates the enduring bond of family, the weight of unspoken truths, and the quest for acceptance in a world that often stigmatizes differences. The story culminates in a powerful exploration of resilience and the desire for a fresh start. As the story unfolds, The narrative shifts to 2018, where the surviving siblings confront their past and the societal norms that once dictated their lives, particularly through the lens of Martina's daughter, Tintina ( from Anchor), who faces her own struggles with identity.

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Chapter 1Dedication

To my siblings and to my parents,

for being the biggest part of my life and being the best possible versions of yourselves because you inspire me everyday and you give me hope that the society can be better if it had more people like you in it.

You make me feel like the luckiest sister and the luckiest daughter in the world. So I thank you.

Isa Hafsat Hamtin

24th of March 2022

We know the truth because we have lived with it within us all our lives. It's the only part of us that feels real and pure. Yet there are some of our siblings who are dehumanized for living their truth.

To those who have lost, and will lose, their lives for simply being and loving differently, I thank you for existing and for being evidence of pure truth.

Isa Hafsat Hamtin

9th of October 2024

copyright©2024 hamtin.isa/Isa Hafsat Hamtin. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced, copied, or utilized in any form or by any means, without the prior written consent of the screenwriter.

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