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Founder of ‘Butterfly Girls Project’ Shares Her story of Being Drugged and Raped
Gladwell Wachira was 15 years old when she left her family to live with her uncle and his […]
Woman With No Limbs Shares Journey to Self-Love
Self-Development Life Coach and Speaker Sinikiwe Kademaunga is a confident woman who is passionate about impacting people’s lives […]
How Bestselling Author & Speaker Monica Kunzekweguta Escaped Becoming a Victim of Child Marriage
Bestselling Author, Certified Life Coach and Speaker Monica Kunzekweguta was born in Zimbabwe and raised by both parents […]
Founder of Save Girl Child Empowerment Opens Up About Being Publicly Shamed For Not Undergoing FGM
“Lucy, you are abnormal between your legs,” are the words of a man that stung and reminded Lucy […]
TWSC Submission: The Story of a Traumatized Woman
(The following story was narrated to The Weight She Carries contributor Ivy Chibanda.) When I look back, I […]
Africa’s Youngest Woman PhD Holder Musawenkosi Saurombe Discusses Achievements, Challenges and Inspiration
In 2017, Musawenkosi Donia Saurombe made history by becoming the youngest woman with a PhD in Africa, graduating […]
In-depth Story: How This Successful Pastry Chef Learned to Love Herself While Battling Severe Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Mild Clinical Depression
“I am BRAVE. I am STRONG. I am WORTHY” are the three affirmations South African beauty Awande Mabaso […]