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Young Woman Born with HIV Empowers Other HIV+ Women: “Be Vibrant and Never be Afraid to Speak Up”
We have changed the name of the woman narrating her story to protect her privacy. Mercy* discovered she […]
With Love from a Fellow Endo-Warrior
“Hi Vimbai…I have something short I wrote I would like you to read and consider for your magazine…may […]
Endo-Warrior ‘Barbs the Emotional Alchemist’ Speaks on Social Stigma & Learning to Be Kind to Herself
Nothing about Barbara Kamba-Nyathi is subtle. Barbs, as she is affectionately known, is bold, vibrant, fierce, and unstoppable. […]
Two Relationships, Two Different Types of Grief: Rebuilding My Life After Heartbreak
The following story has been published on the condition of anonymity. To protect the woman who has bravely […]
My Endo Journey: I Am Not My Diagnosis
The month of March is endometriosis awareness Month. Endometriosis is a medical condition where tissue similar to that […]
How I Found the Courage to Leave a Polygamous Marriage and Pursue My Dreams
Even though circumstances may have caused interruptions and delays, Mary Mahati never lost sight of her goal to […]
Forgiving an Unspeakable Offence
Love can be complicated. Even more complicated than love is a breakup. When you and I imagine a […]