YOUR GROWN DAUGHTER
The joy of knowing I didn’t lose you—
The solace of knowing it could have been so much worse.
The pain you carried,
The self-hatred that consumed you,
I felt it.
The feeling of helplessness,
hopelessness, and despair
You tried to cover with your jokes,
I felt that so painfully
When I saw you on the
hospital bed in…
Pregnancy
The Forgotten Aspect of Pregnancy: Supporting Mental and Emotional Well-being.
Pregnancy is a life-changing experience that brings immense joy and anticipation. However, it can also be a daunting and overwhelming time for many women. While financial and material support is essential, it’s equally crucial to prioritize the mental and emotional…
My Name Is Magdalyne, And This Is My Story
Mama feared the river for what it took; I loved it for what it carried away.
The river knows my name. It has whispered it since I was a child, its voice curling through the reeds, dancing over the rocks, and sinking into the depths where secrets sleep. The current…
A Daughter’s Silent Pain: Growing Up in the Shadows of Cultural Expectations
I was 12 when my world crumbled. It happened suddenly, without warning, like a storm that had been gathering silently in the distance. My father married a second wife, and my mother, his partner of so many years, found out about it the same way I did—when my father…
A Proud Mother of 3 beautiful kids
My name is Martha Nambisa. I was born and raised in the Vaal Triangle, Sharpeville. I am 35 years old and have three kids.
My eldest daughter is 18, yes! She’s immensely grown, and the responsibilities have forced her to age quickly.
My first child was still at school when I…
Poem: The Pressure that comes with compliments
I am a female, bold and bright all day long
I sweat and still go on
I pull up and show up in my hood
The compliments from my peers sometimes overwhelm
Reality strikes and weighs on my shoulders
It is the pressure that comes with a compliment
I go to my hood with pride
I…
My Journey of Resilience and Purpose
Reflecting on my life’s defining moments, I am reminded of the power of resilience, self-improvement, and reclaiming one’s voice. My story began unfolding at 21, during my final year at Benue State University, Makurdi, where I studied accounting.
_A Daunting Health Challenge_
At 21, I faced a daunting health challenge. After…
POEM: REGRETS- By Grace Banda
She thought he was the one, her heart’s desire,
A love that would last, a burning fire.
But he was just a lie, a deceitful game,
He played with her heart and brought her shame.
She thought they shared a bond, a connection true,
Because they’d both been hurt and broken in two.
She thought…