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TWSC Submission: My Life as a Co-wife
The following story was submitted by an anonymous reader. I was raised in a polygamist family. When I […]
Words Hurt
School was a no-go area, enemy territory in fact. Just the thought of going to school made her […]
TWSC Submission: Learning to Forgive my Parents
I am a 26-year-old teacher and first born raised by a single mother. Well, I didn’t really grow up with my mother. I pretty much have been a nomad all my life, moving from one place/relative/friend to another.
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 […]
TWSC Submission: My Boss’ Wife
One of our goals here at The Weight She Carries is to create a sisterhood where we as […]
TWSC Submission: 25 Years Later…
The following story was narrated to The Weight She Carries’ contributor Ivy Chibanda. Twenty-five years later I have […]
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 […]