This is a story of self-love
Once upon a time, in my youthful school days, I found myself entangled in the intricate web of love. Love, they say, is a beautiful thing; it’s the sweetest experience one can ever encounter. However, my journey through love was anything but conventional. It all began during my junior…
This is my Story – Poem by Julia
In a world where strength is forged,
my tale of resilience is told,
a soul born and raised by a single mom,
Through trials faced, a spirit bold.
From the very first breath, I embraced,
A love that knew no bounds or end,
With every hurdle, my mother’s grace,
Guided me, a beacon, a faithful friend…
Tanyaradzwa’s Journey from Adversity to Advocacy
I endured a tumultuous childhood, marked by the traumatic divorce of my parents when I was in Grade 2. The ordeal was exacerbated by my exposure to gender-based violence at a young age. I faced the agonizing choice of selecting between my mother and father at Justice for Children…
From Rejection to Self-Discovery is the title to my story
I was born into a large extended family, and despite being the third child, I received a lot of love from my father. However, this love made other family members reject me, and I often felt lonely when he wasn’t around. This led me to believe that everyone disliked…
My realities as a 23 years old housewife
Living amidst a group of people who I would consider to be illiterate made me see a world of constant chatter, insults, and a lot of unplanned pregnancies. My journey into the life of a housewife began when I was 23 years old, having just met my boyfriend. I…
Embracing Imperfections and Finding Inner Strength
A lot of the time, I worried, “What if all my hard work is for nothing?” Being worried about these things made me feel heavy. I would question my choices and ask myself, “Should I think again about this?” It might be best to wait another year. “I’ll be…
Thandi’s reflections about her first year working a corporate job
My first year working in Corporate South Africa as a black woman was a journey of both triumphs and challenges, a year that reshaped my perspective on the corporate world and my own identity.
Entering a predominantly white corporate environment, I carried a mixture of excitement and apprehension. It was…