Kune Vakadzi Marombe.

This term is often used to describe someone who is financially poor. Today, I want to shift the focus away from finances and discuss attitude and character instead. We commonly associate poverty with men because they are traditionally seen as providers, both in our culture and biblically. Let’s take a closer look at women in this context.

I apologize if I’m crossing boundaries, but in this generation, some people believe in living life on their terms. If you fall into that category, you might want to skip this post because it’s going to be a tough one.

There are women who don’t plan for anything, not because they lack the ability, but simply because they don’t want to. From January to December, the only concrete plan they have is a sleepover at their boyfriend’s place. Hurombe

Then there are women who buy new clothes every weekend to attend events, yet they wait for their parents’ passing to buy flowers for their graves. Hurombe.

There’s also the group that struggles with budgeting. They are drawn to spending money quickly on anything and believe that money should be spent without restriction. Hurombe.

Another category waits for the misfortunes of others, firmly believing that everyone will experience what they have endured. When someone starts something positive, they’re quick to highlight the potential negatives. Hurombe.

There are women who can’t bring themselves to applaud or compliment other women. All they see in their fellow women are mistakes and shortcomings. Hurombe.

Some women party and live wildly all year round, but when they desperately seek to settle down, they blame their lack of stability on their aunts. Hurombe.

I’ve witnessed women in Facebook comment sections resort to vulgar language when they encounter posts they disagree with. They unleash all the derogatory words in their vocabulary just to express their disagreement. Hurombe.

There are women who conduct a thorough spring cleaning in their boyfriend’s house, but at home, when asked to help their own parents, they respond with defiance. The commandment about honoring parents comes with a promise, as stated by your Creator. Hurombe.

We have women who can’t stand for anything; they fall for everything. If social media promotes dancing half-naked, they follow suit; if the trend is nudity, they go along with it. Hurombe.

Some women, given the chance, always engage in negative discussions about other women. They never learn from their peers because they’re always tearing each other down. Hurombe.

Then there’s a special type who equate shouting with effective communication. They believe that being rude is a sign of strength, and in everything they do, they come across as rough. Hurombe.

There’s another group that boasts about not knowing anything. They claim ignorance about the weather, finances, cooking, and more. They believe that such ignorance is a sign of humility. Yet, the one who owns heaven speaks about the Proverbs 31 women. This group believes that not knowing anything is a virtue. Hurombe.

Then there’s the group that believes they know everything and are resistant to learning from anyone because they consider themselves all-knowing. An unteachable spirit can be detrimental. Hurombe.

I know of a category of women who think everyone hates them and that there are fake people everywhere. They are constantly on the lookout for haters. They socialize with many people and seem to have detailed files on everyone’s life, including their past and sins. This group also feels entitled to determine who will enter heaven and who won’t. Hurombe.

I could have delved into other details, but finally, there’s the group that doesn’t pray. They live life as it comes and believe that everything will work out on its own. Hurombe.

For the one becoming, the one rebuilding, the one rising—
I write so you remember you were never alone.

— Nicole Ruvimbo Marara