*In commemoration of Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s an honour to feature the reflections of a young man who is learning to redefine what it truly means to be strong. His words remind us that strength is not about hiding emotions or enduring pain in silence. There is no shame in asking for help… Continue reading Behind the Mask: The Unspoken Battles of Men’s Mental Health
Category: Her Musings
The weight of home
Rumbidzai arrived in Texas as a giddy, bright-eyed teenager with a suitcase full of dreams. She was ready to embrace this new chapter of her life with so much enthusiasm, despite the daunting reality of being far from home and alone, for the first time. Her first culture shock came quickly, the unbearable heat. She… Continue reading The weight of home
Adulting – The Lifelong Subscription No One Warned Us About
Adulting, that state we can't unsubscribe from. There’s no pause button, no breaks. Its a never-ending, continuous cycle of showing up every single day, even on days you don't want to. When I was a child, I looked up to the adults around me in awe. They seemed to have it all under control. I… Continue reading Adulting – The Lifelong Subscription No One Warned Us About
F for Feminism
Feminism - that word a lot of African men hate so much. If you stand up for yourself, challenge a societal norm or say something in support of women, you'll hear it: "you are starting to sound like a feminist!" And no, it is not meant as a compliment. They've even added it to the… Continue reading F for Feminism
Love is not for women like us
"Love is not for women like us Chipo", Gogo told her. "It is a luxury we cannot afford. What good is love in a marriage? Will it feed you? Of course not! Where we come from women like us marry the man who chooses us, the one who can take care of us. You are… Continue reading Love is not for women like us
Megan Sekenhamo 