No one is worth me putting my life at risk
I should have been more careful. It’s not that I did not have enough education around STI’s. Still, somehow, I didn’t think that I was doing anything dangerous. I started seeing a guy from my university 2 months ago. He’s 2 years ahead of me, but because we are…
From the ‘Massage room’ to the ‘Newsroom’
Growing up, I always imagined myself working on television, a dream fueled by my only hobby: watching TV. Back in the day, guardians/parents were strict about what TV shows their children watched, so besides; “scooby doo”, “power rangers” and “Teletubbies” (cartoons), Kids Corner and Teens Club (aired on WBS…
Naledi’s Story on Navigating Mental Health Challenges and Finding Purpose
Sometimes, we suffer in silence. I started having mental health issues at a young age, not knowing what they were exactly, and in turn, they formed part of my personality. These mental health issues then started being apparent in my early adult years; they were a manifestation of all…
Overcoming my struggles with jealousy and envy
There was a time when someone else’s success felt like a punch in the gut. Every achievement, every win of theirs felt like a challenge to my own worth. Jealousy and envy were unwelcome guests, clouding my mind and heart with their toxic presence.
I’d be lying if I said…
Finding out my daughter has autism
The day the doctors uttered those words that felt like a sledgehammer to our hearts. “Your daughter has autism.”
I can still remember the moment so clearly. It felt like everything stopped. The room felt small, and I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. It was like a giant weight…
Forgiving my mother after she abandoned me
Growing up without my mother was like trying to navigate a ship through a storm without a compass. I was just a teenager when she left, leaving me to find my way through the tempest of adolescence without her guidance.
My father remarried not once, but twice. Each stepmother brought…
My Journey from Betrayal and Heartache to Redemption
It’s the joke of the day! I could never date someone who already has a wife! I’d either be stupid or maybe possessed. But that was my notion before I met Mr. Pat.
He thee’d and thou’d me like no one before, treating my bumptious persona with calmness. And the…
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s Journey in African Leadership
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s journey as the first female president in Africa is both remarkable and inspirational. Her story has significantly impacted the perception of African women in leadership roles and serves as a beacon of hope and empowerment.
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, born in Monrovia, Liberia, on October 29, 1938,…