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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Growing up in a family of six individuals, which consisted of my grandmother, father, mother, uncle, sister, and myself, my life embarked on a challenging journey from the very beginning. I remember one fateful year, 1998 to be precise when I was just a Grade 1 learner, my innocence…
Here’s how my story goes: It all started in 2013 when I had an accident that changed my life and caused my left leg to be amputated. Since then, my life has been hard in a lot of ways. Because of the disability, my relationship with my mother got…
Focusing on your own happiness means prioritizing your well-being and taking intentional actions that promote feelings of joy, contentment, and fulfillment. It involves acknowledging your needs, values, and desires, and making choices that align with them. Focusing on your own happiness also means taking responsibility for your own emotions…
AfroWomenPoetry founded by Antonella Sinopoli narrates the stories of African women through poetry moving from country to country across Sub Saharan Africa. In collaboration with AfroWomenPoetry, SheEvolves invites you into the world of Ghana’s female poets
Poem by Akosua Dufia Boakye
But How Can I Be Me?
I am not who I want to be
The…
AfroWomenPoetry founded by Antonella Sinopoli narrates the stories of African women through poetry moving from country to country across Sub Saharan Africa. In collaboration with AfroWomenPoetry, SheEvolves invites you into the world of Ghana’s female poets
Poem by Mariska Araba Taylor Darko
A Beating For Love
Your fist pounded my face
In shock I stood there
Not…
