I came across the quote, 'Friendship is a sheltering tree' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and it really captured my heart thinking about how important friendship is. Through the various seasons of life—from the harshness of winter to the scorching heat of summer—we can always find comfort and solace in our friendships. It always fascinates me… Continue reading “Friendship is a sheltering tree”
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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
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
I hope you choose to stay
Knowing that someone cares, even in the smallest ways, can be enough to soften the weight of the load they are carrying. Even the smallest act of love can echo in ways we’ll never see — and sometimes, it’s enough to turn a story around.
Unapologetically Me: Embracing the Multifaceted Nature of African Motherhood
Photo by Ksenia Chernaya on Pexels.com *In commemoration of International Women's Day, it's an honour to feature a guest post from a remarkable mother who embodies the strength, resilience, and determination that this day celebrates. In this heartfelt and inspiring piece, she shares her reflections on embracing the multifaceted nature of African motherhood: As I… Continue reading Unapologetically Me: Embracing the Multifaceted Nature of African Motherhood
Megan Sekenhamo 