How am I supposed to feel safe in a country (my country, for that matter) where: 1 woman is abused every 75 minutes. 1 in 3 girls is raped or sexually assaulted before they reach the age of 18. 1 in 3 women aged 15 – 49 have experienced physical violence. 1 in 4 women … Continue reading WE ARE WOMEN, NOT BAIT!
I’M COMING BACK AS A SOUTHERN AFRICAN MAN…
If I dropped dead this moment and found myself before God and his chief of staff, Angel Gabriel, I would beg to be reincarnated as an African man. Just to be clear, not any African man nje but a whole Southern African man because they are living their best life shem. Heaven on earth levels! … Continue reading I’M COMING BACK AS A SOUTHERN AFRICAN MAN…
WE ARE MORE THAN THE BODY PART BETWEEN OUR LEGS!
My dear beloved reader, If you are easily triggered, it would be wise for me to suggest you stop reading but I won't. Please read and be triggered and hopefully you will still learn a thing or two. I spend most of my days teaching/ shouting/ tweeting/ posting/advocating/ lending my voice to the equality of … Continue reading WE ARE MORE THAN THE BODY PART BETWEEN OUR LEGS!
DEALING WITH LOSS…
A full rainbow, what a beautiful sight. My beloved reader, Let me start by wishing you a happy new year. May your 2021 be a year of miracles, provision, protection, good health, laughter, kindness and above all, love. May you guard your mental health jealousy.May you not allow anyone (no matter who they are) to … Continue reading DEALING WITH LOSS…
LETTER TO MYSELF ON MY 39th BIRTHDAY…
Thankful. Grateful. Blessed.Picture: Puzzlemoment Hello sunflower! What a year you have had and look at you, you are still standing! When the year 2020 started, do you remember how you were excited because of all the plans you had for #twentyplenty? I suppose as you made your plans, God was laughing. Thinking back to all … Continue reading LETTER TO MYSELF ON MY 39th BIRTHDAY…
OF BOOTY CALLS & FWB…
Booty call( noun) slang: A communication (such as a phone call or text message) by which a person arranges a sexual encounter with someone. Hey you, what are you up to? This ladies and gents, is the universal booty call ice breaker. If you have ever sent or received this text/call, you are a resident in … Continue reading OF BOOTY CALLS & FWB…
SPEAK OUT! KHULUMA!
“Violence Against Women (VAW) is perhaps the most shameful human rights violation. It is perhaps the most pervasive. It knows no boundaries of geography, culture or wealth and status. As long as it continues, we cannot claim to be making real progress towards equality, development and peace.” – Kofi Annan It always worries me when … Continue reading SPEAK OUT! KHULUMA!
MY CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD.
Dear God, As I start a new week, I humbly bring myself before you filled with gratitude for seeing me through the past one and trusting in your loving-kindness for the one ahead. You are the creator of heaven and earth. The Great I AM. The Alpha and Omega. I believe in your word in … Continue reading MY CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD.
CALL ME PETTY PATIENCE…
Dear Diary, During a conversation with a friend yesterday, I shared my fears about the continuing COVID-19 lockdown extensions. Our conversation had started because I had complained about a text message I had received earlier, advising me of a planned increment for a service I subscribe to. The response I got in return from this … Continue reading CALL ME PETTY PATIENCE…
HOLDING ONTO MY SANITY…
My dearest Sanity (though I doubt your existence sometimes), Let me start by admitting up front that over the past few weeks our relationship has been a rather bumpy ride and I feel you deserve an explanation so we work together for the greater good of our healthy mental state. Wooooooossssah! The fear of what … Continue reading HOLDING ONTO MY SANITY…
