The following story was narrated to The Weight She Carries Contributor Ivy Chibanda. Growing up, my worst fear […]
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TWSC Submission: How Depression Almost Killed me
The following story was narrated to The Weight She Carries contributor Ivy Chibanda. Depression has left my kids […]
Demystifying Societal Expectations
Depression, anxiety, misery, hate, jealousy are common feelings amongst us as women. Despite the stresses of this world […]
Lessons From the Death of a Loved One
Three months ago, my aunt passed away unexpectedly. It has been a difficult time for me and it […]
TWSC Submission: Why I Chose to Forgive
As we were walking back home after church service, my friends and I discussed the sermon on forgiveness. […]
No, Thanks…I Don’t Wear Labels
Society has created certain standards for us that dictate the way we live, dress, who we are and […]
In Her Shoes: It Wasn’t Worth It
Ten years later, she looks back and thinks again…was it worth it? She retraces her steps and realizes […]
From Around the World: When a Girl Goes From Child to Mother in One Day
What happens when a child loses both parents and has to suddenly become a parent to their younger […]