It doesn’t sit in cupboards or hide in freezers (although I’ve learned those can hold secrets too 😭). This clutter settles quietly in the heart — in the form of old expectations, unfinished fears, stories we still tell ourselves, and roles we’re still carrying long after we’ve outgrown them. It’s the emotional weight you feel at the end of the day when the house is finally quiet, but your mind refuses to rest.

Let’s be honest…

Some mums meditate. Some mums journal. And some mums hide in the loo—with dignity, snacks, and unmatched resilience

Mercy Johnson (Oma in the movie) was the eldest sister to Ebuka. Together, they had no parents to lean on. Mercy became not just a sibling, but protector, provider, and quiet warrior. She worked long hours to ensure Ebuka went to school, skipping her dreams to build his.