Over the years, I have fought many battles trying to help people and advance the truth, share ideas, and guide and support, but the most hurting one is being abandoned by longtime friends who used to stand with me. This makes me rethink my maturity as a believer, teacher, leader, coach, and mentor. I recall my earlier friends in Mbale High School when I was senior 2 or 3, who ceased staying with us in Mbale because life was hard and sometimes we could not afford the essential means of life or necessities. We lived in the same house and came from the same Teso region/ community. Due to harsh...