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…
It is funny how success in one part of life can make another feel like an uphill climb. Being a woman who’s worked hard, achieved things, and has a job that pays well sometimes feels like a blessing and a curse when it comes to finding love. There’s this…
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…
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,…
When we are children we are told that we need to go to school and university in order to succeed. It was advice that I took to heart throughout my life even when going to university after finishing school was not an option due to lack of finances and…
My name is Phumeza, a 29-year-old mother of one daughter. I was born in Thembisa Hospital and raised in Orange Farm, Johannesburg. I grew up with two older sisters, and our childhood was not as easy. But despite all the struggles, my mother worked tirelessly to ensure we had…
My feelings have been all over the place lately, and I’m stuck between two different ones. Recently, I’ve been having trouble with the idea of being a submissive girlfriend. I do want to take care of my relationship and help my partner, that’s not the case. I’ve worked hard…
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,…