It’s okay, I’ll be strong,
But being a woman isn’t easy – all day long.
I carry a heavy load, the burden of expectations high,
A heavy heart with judgments to hold.
I wear many hats, with roles to juggle,
Care for others, work, and handle this and that,
I put others first, giving until…
My tremendous scars,
Etched deep into my skin,
Carved by life’s cruel hands,
Yet, holding the dignity of my humanhood.
You, a symbol of my strength,
Hidden beneath a million tales,
Of battles fought in silence,
Of nights spent wrestling shadows,
The reasons you exist,
A mystery to others, perplexing yet profound.
Only I know your weight,
The burden you…
Accepting and believing that you are enough, beautiful, healthy, smart, and capable is not as easy as it may seem, especially when external forces or societal pressures convince you otherwise. I started questioning what a perfect body image is and who gets to decide that notion. Of course, the…
Wow, I married at a very tender age, immediately after secondary school. Then, I quickly gained university admission, having so many dreams of what my life would look like. To my surprise, it turned into a nightmare. My laughter and glow turned to sorrow, pain, anguish, and regret. My…
A hue that’s rich and divine,
Blessed with beauty that’s truly one of a kind,
A shade that’s kissed by the sun,
A complexion that’s second to none.
Made with melanin, a pigment so fine,
A tapestry of shades, a true work of art,
A complexion that radiates from within,
A beauty that’s deeper than just…
Bracing yourself to find your purpose is really challenging, but it is nonetheless necessary if you
want to find yourself again.
The journey to self-discovery, self-awareness, and assertiveness requires discipline in letting go
of what you have always been accustomed to.
This journey requires a commitment to recognize, strategize, and reset.
I would like…
The worst plan one can ever have is no plan at all. I was born in a family without a plan. My parents lived on the greater part as reactionaries to their unfortunate experiences. Every major decision they made came as a result of something rather than as a…
My name is Sophie Ntsubulane, and I was born in the Eastern Cape. I am a 37-year-old African woman with a passion for life, changes, and bettering livelihoods. At the age of 6 years, my mom moved to Orange farm with me and my siblings. we did not know…
Meet Cathrine, a young Malawian woman who was born and raised in Zimbabwe. Despite growing up far away from her ancestral land, Catherine was always drawn to Malawi and its beautiful landscapes. As a child, she dreamt of one day visiting her parent’s homeland, and when she finally did,…
Nothing hurts more than doing something that you know it’s not good for yourself or others and not even understanding why you are doing it. When I started cutting myself, I knew I didn’t want to die. Having been born and raised in a Christian home, these thoughts -…
