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Surviving Trauma, a Broken Marriage & Widowhood – How I Turned My Pain Into Power
My Name is Samu Fortunate Zungu-Ludaka. I am a 33-year-old widow. I am a mother to my two […]
Midlands Business Woman of the Year Silivia Choruwa Discusses Achieving Success After Losing Almost Everything
She recently won a business award, runs a number of successful small businesses ranging from furniture, clothing and […]
Doreen Moraa Talks About Living with HIV/AIDS Since Birth
On August 8, Doreen Moraa will be 27 years old. This birthday will mean a lot to her […]
In-depth Story: From Heroin, Cocaine, Meth Addiction to a Fulfilled Life – The Nandi Kegode Story
At the age of 16, her life changed drastically when the lifestyle she had become accustomed to quickly […]
Community “Elder Sister” Discusses Opening Her Home to the Community
Lorna Wanyama has been a pillar in her community for over 20 years. What started out a preparing […]
How This Woman’s Faith Helped Her Fight Stigma and a Serious Health Condition
Tatenda Tanyanyiwa is a 40-year-old mother of an 18-year-old son. She grew up in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, and is […]
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 […]