I never really thought about dying… So, it’s true when all is said and done, grief is the price we pay for love. – E A Bucchianeri. The statement “Death is final”Only ever made sense to me after I lost my dad. I never thought I’d be on the other side. I just recently joined […]
In the Absence of You, Dad ❤️ Read More »
Part one : A very thin line separates the living from the dead or the breathing from those who have had their last breath. A bullet.The pointy end of a knife. Cold strong arms. Our favorite food or drink. Love, or…Plain madness. I would choose the last option because it’s never predictable. But how do you
Life is fun, but so is murder… Read More »
Deep down, if you were involved in this past election, when you think of it, it will bring you to tears. Now, if you are an ardent believer—Christian, Muslim, Traditionalist—or even an atheist, as long as you believe in doing the right thing, it cuts deep. Why exactly am I seated in this bus, for an
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Just try to live, for you, for me, for us all… There’s a place.There’s a place I long for.Somewhere with a chaotic sequence.A place filled with strong, mighty water. When the flashbacks and painful memories come seeping through, always without a warning, always catching you unawares, at the most inappropriate times, sometimes, I long to be
Existing, but not fully living… Read More »
…to be decided for women- Yours truly, Society. Let’s be honest, how many of us can boldly say our body count out loud? I mean it’s all good if it’s 2 or 3 or 5, but when it starts to hit 10 or 27 or even 35, the story changes. Since the beginning of time,
Body count in African societies Read More »
This word is almost an abomination in African countries because we are more religion-driven than facts — even if it hurts to admit it. I grew up here, and all I can say is that I’m doing a lot of relearning. A friend of mine who was preparing for a debate asked me- What’s your
Abortion — A very delicate word Read More »
How did I stop myself from entering the “wrong” type of relationship?? Wait, don’t judge yet. Let’s talk about what I’m feeling at the moment. Some people find it hard to connect to people emotionally, and it’s even worse if these people are overthinkers. Some people get everything they want and there are still people
“Have you ever thought of harming yourself or ending your life?” Ms. Betty asked. “I was a very happy child or at least I remember I was. Now, I can’t even say exactly what I am. “I’m not messed up”. Have you ever thought of harming yourself or ending your life? Ms. Betty asked again.
“I, Melinda, take you, Mathew, to be my husband. To have and to hold from this day forward. For better, for worse. For richer, for poorer. In sickness and in health. To love and to cherish. Until we are parted by death.” As I read out my wedding vows we had framed 6 years ago,
Yes, they say the best thing to do is to walk away, but how do you do that? “The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward.” ― Steve Maraboli Yes, you’ve loved this person with everything
