There is an expression that one man's meat is another man's poison. People complain the unfairness of their lives until they learn about other people's dilemmas. This story is about life lessons, survival and the resilience of a woman as she struggles to attain her cultural and human rights, the right to dignity, life and choice and the right to be treated with respect. Some of the debatable topics of obstetrical nursing are intertwined with the controversial Nigerian cultural issues to showcase the plights of Nigeria nurses. Names have been changed to protect the privacy of others. Life is full of lessons but are we ready to learn?