Many times as people, we are inclined to fear pain or even wish it away, craving for ease and comfort. However, one thing I’ve realized as I continue to evolve is that the difficult, challenging times have brought me growth, confidence, courage, and strength. Every time I’ve encountered something…
I can’t forget you,
Nor can I abandon my thoughts of you,
Because in my garden of memories,
You’re still the tallest tree among the many.
Even when I try to cut down the branches
Of our shared laughs and smiles,
They grow back faster than ever,
and memories I consider dead come back to life.
ABOUT…
Women! Mothers! Girls! I never knew the depth of these until I lived all the three.
I am a final student at one of the universities in Uganda. I gave birth to a healthy baby boy in my second year at the University. Everything changed since then. After my boyfriend…
Hello, my name is Tshegofatso Tlholwe from a village called Thamaga in Botswana. I always tell people that I love my name because it has a deeper meaning that I live for. Tshegofatso means Blessing, and I personally feel like I am a blessing to myself, family, friends and…
As a young Black woman, my journey began in a small village tucked away in the heart of Meru, Kenya. Growing up admist the rustling trees and golden fields, my dreams soared higher than the tallest mountain peaks that surrounded us. Education was my gateway to a world beyond…