Meet TWSC Contributor Kim Mukwa!

One of the things I treasure deeply about The Weight She Carries is the enthusiasm our contributors possess and their willingness to open up the most vulnerable parts of themselves to share their innermost thoughts and emotions with us. Kim Mukwa is no different.

Kim reached out to me back in December 2017. TWSC was just months old and she was one of the first people to contact me. You see, when I launched the website, I had no idea who would gravitate to the content. My plan was to execute what I believed God had placed on my heart, but I didn’t know who it was for – that came later. When I received Kim’s email, I was elated.

“l feel l have a story to tell,” Kim wrote in her email to me. “I want to share my story and perhaps it can bring healing and encouragement to someone.” And boy has it ever…

Kim’s story blew me away. It was raw, heart wrenching and inspiring all at the same time. This particular quote stayed with me.

“Forgiveness has been the most difficult part of my journey. “How do I forgive dead people?” was the question I always asked myself. I couldn’t forgive my mother for leaving me in the hands of a woman who found pleasure in torturing me, and how could I forgive the woman who violated me in ways that still bring tears to my eyes?”

After sharing her story, Kim wanted to know how she could become more involved with TWSC and help other women share their stories as well. Over the years, Kim has continued to open up about her healing journey and has written many stories on outstanding women she has interviewed for TWSC. You can read all her articles here.

Here are some things you may find interesting about Kim:

1. What did you dream of becoming as a kid?

Growing up, l knew l wanted to do anything to do with science.

2. If you could switch lives with anyone for a day, who would you choose and why?

l would switch lives for a day with any first lady! Having servants do everything for you at your command, awesome!

3. If you could be mentored by anyone, past or present, who would you choose and why?

I would have loved to have a sit down with the late Maya Angelou. She was just a fountain of deep wisdom, considering what she went through and how she rose above it all.

4. What are you most proud of?

l am most proud of motherhood. These two boys never seize to amaze me everyday.

5. What is your typical day like?

Gosh! I’m the first one up to make sure that by the time my little one is up, his porridge is ready lol. The rest of the day just rushes by because everyone is demanding a piece of me. That’s a typical day for me. The joys of motherhood.

6. What 3 words describe you the best?

Three words that best describe me:

• Fierce
• Grounded
• Focused

7. Flats or heels?

Flats anytime.

8. What is your favourite meal?

Favorite meal is a hot plate of sadza with any kind of meat and veggies.

9. What’s your least favourite house chore?

Ironing clothes is my least favorite chore to do. l hear that the heat from iron can dry ones blood. Lol

10. What is your biggest pet peeve?

Biggest pet peeve is a human that pretends to be what they are not. I just can’t stand it.

11. If you had to go into isolation for 30 days and electronics were not allowed, what would your 3 must haves be?

30 days in isolation with no electronics? l would take my Bible, food and my husband. Yep!

12. Any hidden talents? Tell us something about you that people would be surprised to know?

One of my hidden talents is acting. Since primary school, l was always called upon to do something in front of the school.

13. Tell us about an embarrassing moment as a teenager.

One of the most embarrassing moments as a teenager was when my so-called boyfriend at the time rejected me via a note he had scribbled on. Everyone read the note and l cried my eyes out lol. The following day, my eyes were red and puffy. Everyone knew the story and it was just embarrassing. But l can assure you karma got me my revenge!

14. What do you like most and least about adulting?

What l like least about adulting is just having to plan everything for everyone – from where their toothbrush is to where their toys are. Don’t get me wrong, l enjoy motherhood but l get tired sometimes nd still have to press on.

15. What do you love most about being a woman?

What l like most about being a woman is that l have wisdom and intuition to plan things. Without me everything falls apart.

16. What are you most grateful for in this season of your life?

In this season, l am most grateful for my family, my husband who stands as a pillar and my two boys who make me laugh all the time. And, of course, the gift of life in the midst of such a time.

17. What are some other facts about you?

• I was originally named Samantha Kim Mukwa, but now go by Kim Mukwa.
• I’m absolutely terrified of heights and hope to overcome this fear by bungee jumping off Vic Falls one day soon.
• Two movies l never get tired of are Colombiana and Mulan the cartoon.