Reflections & Lessons

I was in a public space when two women started talking loudly near me. They were laughing — the kind of laughter people use when they think they’re being funny, but the joke is cutting someone else deeply. One of them said, “Ha! How…

I went to university with someone I loved deeply. Not in a romantic way — but a soulful one. She was my friend, my person. We laughed, we studied, we grew up together in a foreign land far from home. But there’s something I…

A 25-year-old woman recently went viral on TikTok after posting her entire birthday photo shoot — designed entirely with AI. No studio.No glam team.No location booking. Just her concept, her creativity, and a few digital prompts. Yet…The setup? Immaculate.The poses? Beautifully styled.The output? Sharable,…

There’s a habit I never let go of — one that feels simple, yet deeply grounding. I bow my head and whisper a prayer before I eat. Whether it’s a plate of sadza at home or pasta at a 5-star restaurant. Whether I’m alone…

I walked in needing a quick alteration.But what I witnessed reminded me why some businesses carry something greater than just skill. It was early morning. Their sewing machines were still off. The floor spotless. Fabric neatly folded. The air still fresh — not with…

A few days ago, I wrote twice about something we don’t talk about enough:— Children and adults abused at family level, “handled” quietly at family level.— Survivors abused at church, “handled” quietly at church level. Since then, my inbox has not stopped. Message after…