Writing my way through life, one story at a time. Where storytelling meets advocacy.
On International Women’s Day, a twelve-year-old reflects on her transition into womanhood amid childhood simplicity. She contemplates the complexities of rights and identity, challenges societal norms, and embraces curiosity despite expectations. The narrative encourages her to find strength, speak out against injustices, and nurture both resilience and softness as she grows.
The piece explores the complexities of African womanhood characterized by endurance and resilience amidst patriarchal oppression. It critiques the expectation for women to silently bear pain in love, work, and healthcare while encouraging expression and visibility. The author advocates for writing as a means of resistance, emphasizing the need for recognition and empowerment beyond suffering.
Christmas means many things to different people. Although it is widely accepted that Jesus Christ was not born on the 25th of December, it is still an important holiday in the Christian calendar. One that symbolises the birth of the Messiah, who came to redeem the sins of the people. In most cases, it is… Continue reading When Christmas was simple
As the year draws to a close, the infamous year end fatigue kicks in. The weight of chasing deadlines, making decisions and implementing them now feels heavy. Waking up in the morning suddenly seems harder, days are unbearably long and the high temperatures don't help either. Still, in all that weariness, so much still demands… Continue reading Finishing Strong
“You can’t go on all the time being whatever’s necessary. You’ve got to have some conviction…" - Tsitsi Dangarembga From the day you are born, there’s an unspoken expectation to fit in. To behave a certain way. To dream within acceptable limits. To speak only what is deemed polite. Society rewards those who blend in.… Continue reading Authenticity in a World that Demands Conformity: Embracing Your True Colours
Megan Sekenhamo 