About

Okeoka is a space for stories about coping with stigma.

I share these stories to inspire myself and to explore what helps—and what doesn’t—when dealing with stigma. In the spirit of honesty, while these posts appear under my name, they are created with the help of AI.

Stigma affects ordinary people in profound ways, shaping their lives in silence and isolation. Yet, it is often most visible in the lives of famous personalities—some who never sought fame but were thrust into the public eye by circumstances beyond their control, only to face judgment and exclusion. Whether in the spotlight or in everyday life, stigma lingers, redefining identities and altering futures.

Through these stories, we recognize that stigma’s reach is vast, but most importantly, you are not alone. Instead of being weighed down by stigma, let us move forward.

Stigma is something imposed by others; shame is something we impose on ourselves.

May we have the serenity to accept what cannot be changed, the courage to change what can, and the wisdom to know the difference.