Writing my way through life, one story at a time. Where storytelling meets advocacy.
The post discusses the societal shame surrounding menstruation, highlighting the need for open conversation about periods. It reflects on personal experiences of secrecy and embarrassment during adolescence, advocating for the removal of stigma. Emphasizing the importance of discussing menstruation for menstrual equity, it calls for changing perceptions to embrace this natural biological process.
"Back to School", but not for all As schools open this week in Zimbabwe, the buzz is around “Back to School” preparations. Parents and guardians are juggling school fees, scrambling for last-minute uniforms and stationery purchases. These are the familiar rhythms of every new term. Yet, for many girls, there is a silent barrier that… Continue reading The Missing Item on the Back-to-School Checklist
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
Megan Sekenhamo 