It’s the month of love and it’s not possible to talk about love without referencing heartbreak.
Like a wise woman once said, “In order to love wholly and truly, you must have had your heart broken at least once” because nothing tells the story of love like pain.
Yes, that wise woman is me.
This is why Glory’s story is special. It’s a tale of healing from one of the purest type of love; her first love.
Have you ever felt like your pain was so heavy, to the point where it became a part of you, like a weight you couldn’t set down?
That’s the kind of vulnerability Glory shared with me when we spoke about her poetry series, 7 Hours Gone, and it’s still with me.
Glory’s journey isn’t just about heartbreak over a boy she loved at 16 —it’s about finding herself in the middle of it, making peace with how messy it can be and realizing that healing is a journey and it doesn’t erase the scars. Instead, it makes them part of the masterpiece.
This is her story, and I’m in awe of how beautifully she owns it.
At 16, Glory went through what she calls a “rollercoaster of emotions.” A breakup shook her core, but it wasn’t just about the end of a relationship. There was so much more—a storm of family struggles, academic pressures, and the overwhelming sense that her life was literally spinning out of control.
She felt stuck, unable to function properly, as if this weight had consumed every aspect of her life and she couldn’t tell where she began and it ended. Desperate for relief, she turned to the one thing that had always felt within her control: writing. It became her therapy, a space where she could pour out the chaos in her head and make sense of the pain she was carrying. It became her safe space.
Her first book, 7 Hours Gone, captures this raw and unfiltered journey through heartbreak. Structured around a sleepless night, each hour from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. reflects a phase of her emotional state at the time, and the artistic symbol of it still blows my mind.
Writing those seven hours couldn’t have been easy, as someone who has once turned to writing as an escape, I can relate to the struggle that must have been. It meant revisiting moments she wanted to forget, reliving the pain with each word. But it also helped her understand herself. Each poem became a mirror, reflecting truths she hadn’t been ready to face, but had to in order to grow.
What makes this book so impactful for me, is its honesty. It doesn’t shy away from the messy, complicated parts of heartbreak. It invites everyone to sit with their own pain, offering a sense of solidarity that says, “You’re not alone in this.”
When 7 Hours Gone was released, it didn’t exactly go the way Glory imagined, not everyone was kind. She faced criticism from people who dismissed her pain as insignificant, calling it the drama of a teenager. I’ll be honest until I read 7 hours gone, I also assumed that it was just teenage drama, because how hurt could a 16-year-old be from a heartbreak?
Boy, was I wrong!
But instead of letting those comments invalidate her experience, she used them as fuel to grow.
She immersed herself in self-discovery, diving into books, sermons, and deep reflections on what love really means. The result was Remedy, the second part of her book—a powerful exploration of love, growth, and resilience.
This book wasn’t just about her heartbreak anymore. It was about challenging the false narratives she’d once believed. Love, she realized, isn’t the source of pain; it’s a force that heals and uplifts. She chose to write from a place of clarity, and in doing so, she rewrote her story.
By the time Glory wrote the third part of her book, Healing, she had reached a place of peace. This wasn’t the kind of peace that comes from forgetting—it was the kind that comes from understanding. Healing, she learned, isn’t about time; it’s about growth.
She had stopped measuring her progress against a timeline and started celebrating the small, quiet victories. For her, healing meant acknowledging how far she’d come, even if she wasn’t entirely “there” yet. It was messy, personal, and uniquely hers.
What struck me most was her courage to share her story while still in the process of healing. Glory didn’t wait until everything was perfect. She showed up exactly as she was, inviting others into her journey and reminding them that it’s okay to be a work in progress.
Glory’s story isn’t just hers—it’s a reminder for all of us. Healing isn’t linear. It doesn’t come with a map or a schedule. It’s about being honest with where you are, giving yourself grace, and leaning on the people and practices that make you stronger.
Her faith played a pivotal role in her journey. She learned to stop seeking closure from the past and instead turned to the One who could offer true restoration. This perspective shaped her work, reminding readers that healing is possible, even in the darkest moments.
What I love most about Glory’s story is how unapologetically real it is. She didn’t wait for a neat, happy ending to share her truth. She opened herself up, flaws and all, and created something that resonates deeply with anyone who’s ever felt broken.
Because healing isn’t about erasing the past—it’s about owning it.
If you would love to read Glory’s debut masterpiece, you can get it on Selar through this link - 7 Hours Gone (This is the link)
Anndddd, because it’s the month of love, the week of love and literally the day of love - Glory is running a 15% discount on her book for the next one week.
Believe me, this is a book worth reading, and I’m saying this as someone with a reputation of having extremely good taste in all aspect of life, it’s worth it, buy it.
You can also connect with Glory through this link - Glory Esua (This too is a link)
Before you go, let’s get a little nosy.
Tell me, how did your first love story end?
Did you spiral into heartbreak, swearing you’d never love again? Or did you brush it off like an absolute boss and move on?
Drop a comment, spill the tea, and let’s talk.
I know, I know, I know.
I know I said I was leaving but just one more last, last thing.
I want to use this opportunity to appreciate Glory. It’s not all the time you find depth in someone so young, and coming across Glory was a blessing and a gift I’ll always cherish.
Thank you for trusting me with your story. I really appreciate it!
Love,
Sophia💜
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It was a pleasure doing this with you, Sophia.😗💜
If you're seeing this, I'm Glory, the author of 7 Hours Gone. Did you enjoy this? Do let me know. Thank you!
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