Why we need to normalize mental health in our communities
Over the past years, mental health has been on everyone’s agenda. But what is mental health and why did it take a global pandemic to wake people up to its importance? The world health organization defines mental health as “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his…
Bite Size: 3 Sunscreen brands women of color swear by
With summer in the Northern hemisphere fast approaching. I have been researching sunscreen brands for women of colour. Because let’s face it. Not too long ago, sunscreen was only deemed worthy if it left a white film on your face. Which is something you don’t want as a non-white…
How to successfully identify and deal with daddy issues
Growing up in a country where most of my friends, including myself were raised by single parents. Most of my friends and I had to deal with daddy issues. Daddy issues are described as unconscious reactions and actions due to the lack of a father figure in ones life….
7 At home date night ideas
As someone who has always loved date nights. One thing I found difficult was maintaining that same level of excitement and enthusiasm that came with dressing up every week to have dinner with my husband. And whilst the world continues to face bigger issues. This little tradition of going…
Postpartum depression; what it is and how to see the signs
Of all the things that could go wrong during and after having a baby. Depression, or rather postpartum depression was the last thing that I thought could affect it. Not because I thought I was immune to this commune depression that affects millions of women around the world. But…