Everything Changes The Moment You Choose Yourself
byGrowing up, we are taught to be selfless. Some people grow to be really confident and strong-minded, naturally putting themselves first and following their…
And She Rose
To The Women Of India: Rise Today
byA woman beaten to death by her own family because she refused to quit school, get married, and stop wearing jeans. Two women brutally…
A Love Letter To The Wise Old Women In My Life
byI started a new book entitled When Things Fall Apart. It is not the most riveting book, and I’m familiar with most of the…
My Traumatic Childhood Is Always With Me, But I Have Love, Hope & Faith
byThey say that moms are supposed to be your example, shape your world and guide your soul. Well, I guess mine did… just not…
My Body Is My Home
byI moved from London to Nigeria when I was six years old. The first thing you notice is the heat. The hot, sticky feeling…
Read This When You’re Not Okay
byIt’s ok, to not be ok. I know that this may be a foreign concept to you, but hear me out. I know you…
The Many Faces Of My Eating Disorder And Me
byThe cool tiles of the kitchen floor do their best to comfort me as I collapse into myself again. Lunch should not be this…
What Does It Mean To Just Be?
byJust be quiet. Just be still. Just be quiet. Just be still. Just listen to me. Just listen to them. Just do as they…
Walk Tall On Your Own And Don’t Look Back
byAs I get older each year, I always get comments from people about my relationship status: single. In family gatherings, relatives always ask, “do…
Finding Gratitude In The Struggle
byI believe those who have experienced continual stress in their lives reach a certain point when a definite shift happens. Perspectives change, as do…