This Is Me Taking Back Control Of My Body & Sexuality
bySlut-shaming is a practice that has been around for many centuries. It is used to criticize women for the same behavior that is praised…
And She Rose
Personality Quizzes Can No Longer Tell Me Who I Am
byUnable to sleep one night and dissatisfied with The Office US reruns (a rarity for me), I turned to a favorite pastime: personality quizzes. As a…
When Will It Be Safe For Women To Walk Alone?
bySometimes I think, “Wow! Look at how far the feminist movement has come.” Other times? I am reminded that perceptions of women have changed…
Letting Go Of My Heavy Past And Embracing The Light In My Future
byInsecurities and trauma can be our worst enemy. They push us down to the ground and make us fearful of being the best we…
It’s Time To Reclaim The Color Pink
byIt starts at birth. Given the new trend of gender reveal parties, it’s starting even before birth in some cases. Relating color to gender…
This Is Me Facing My Biggest Fear Of Not Being Good Enough
byDo you ever wake up in the morning with a heavy feeling in your chest? Do you ever find yourself spaced out and unsure…
Find The Courage To Listen To Your Heart And You Will Live A Magical Life
byI was trapped in a relationship for almost a decade. Yes, you read that right. Trapped. I spent nine years with a man that…
Why Is It Wrong To Be Full Of Myself?
byAll my life, I’ve been told to be polite, to push back my chair, to speak with a soft voice. There were always messages…
I Learned To Be Ashamed Of My Name But It Makes Me Who I Am
byI was born Muyembe Sophie Tahila Mwanza in Mufulira, Zambia. I remember the first time I came to the UK and introduced myself. The…
He Harassed Me For Two Years But I Am Taking Back Control Of My Life Today
byI have never felt more out of control of my life than I have with this current lockdown. Stuck at home, and it feels…