Growing up in a family of six individuals, which consisted of my grandmother, father, mother, uncle, sister, and myself, my life embarked on a challenging journey from the very beginning. I remember one fateful year, 1998 to be precise when I was just a Grade 1 learner, my innocence…
Here’s how my story goes: It all started in 2013 when I had an accident that changed my life and caused my left leg to be amputated. Since then, my life has been hard in a lot of ways. Because of the disability, my relationship with my mother got…
Take a moment to ponder this truth: we are no strangers to being surrounded by those ‘dark walls’ in life. If you pause for some self-reflection, you’ll notice how much these challenges occupy your thoughts.
Life’s ups and downs, the situations we find ourselves in – they all play a…
As a pastor’s kid (PK) in a small town, I had to deal with my fair share of problems. I learned early on that my life would always be watched by a tight-knit society that had high standards for the pastor’s family.
I felt like the focus was always on…
Dear Diary…
Why does Instagram make me feel like I don’t have enough? It’s a feeling that seems to seep into my thoughts and feelings every time I read through the carefully organized feeds of others.
This morning, I woke up happy and thankful for all the good things in my…
Dear Diary,
It’s been a while since we had a little chat, and today, I want to pour out my thoughts about this overwhelming feeling of loneliness that’s been following me around. You see, living alone can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, it offers freedom, independence, and the…
Father’s Day is a celebration that traditionally honors the role of fathers and their impact on their children’s lives. However, for those who carry unresolved emotions and struggles related to their fathers, this occasion can bring about mixed feelings and intensified emotions all in the name of “daddy issues”
“Daddy…
I struggle a lot with loneliness. It is a challenging and scary experience, but I always try to remember that I have resources and support available to help me get through my lonely and difficult days. Remembering this has not completely alleviated my loneliness but it has helped me…
Social media has become an integral part of our lives in recent years, with billions of people around the world using social media platforms to connect with friends and family, stay up-to-date with the latest news, and share their experiences with others. However, despite its popularity, many people choose…
