Going home for Christmas means nostalgia and anxiety
I’m excited and scared at the same time because it’s that time of year again. Going home for Christmas has always made me feel a lot of different things, like love and worry. I should be happy about the thought of being with family, the comfort of familiar faces,…
My painful experiences do not define me
At the tender age of 12, my family experienced an incredibly trying period in our life. My mother had been employed at Kiblepark, providing our family with some sort of stability and comfort. It was not much, but it was something. However, an unexpected turn of events when the…
Never stop fighting until you’ve reached your destination
My name is Farisai Mapepa, hailing from the vibrant heart of Zimbabwe, Kwekwe City, often referred to as the “City of Gold.” In my family, I stand as the only girl amongst three remarkable boys. I wear multiple hats in the world of storytelling: a scriptwriter, director, and an…
My journey as a mother started when I was 18 years old
Being a mother at the age of 18 was undoubtedly one of the most challenging, yet ultimately transformative experiences of my life. At that tender age, I found myself standing at the threshold of adulthood, with the weight of motherhood suddenly thrust upon my shoulders. It was a path…
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…
