Dropping Out or Opting Out?

Sibo Yvette Ishimwe's autobiography, "Dropping Out or Opting Out?", is a personal journey of academic wounds, mental and emotional struggles, and the impact of self-discovery on academic performance. The author shares her experiences of dropping out of the university after being accepted, a decision often met with condemnation and resentment from parents and society.

The book aims to provide valuable lessons for students and parents, offering advice on handling academic depression, not shaming those suffering from it, and dealing with self-shame and shame from society for dropping out of school. The author shares her journey from a happy childhood into a painful academic journey and how her clan's conditional love shaped her sense of self-worth. She is grateful to God for His mercy and love, believing He is ever-present and always there for us. The book serves as a guide for both students and parents to navigate the challenges of academic depression and self-discovery.

The author encourages readers to become their best selves, aligning with God's will. She puts it this way: "You can return to school, heal the shame and trauma associated with dropping out or opting out of school, find God, forgive, and discover your own true sense of identity and self-worth."

Yvette hopes to inspire readers to embrace their worth, persevere, and pursue their dreams, despite past experiences.