My Wide Ranging Ambition
When I was 15, I was full of energy and eager to try everything; even till now. I’ve been a street hawker, a helper in a local shop, a tutor for younger kids, and even tried my…
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Hivenaija weekly prompt: edition 103- Emotionally Threatened: A Moment I Won’t Forget
My photo It started as a simple conversation with my fiancé, an attempt, on my part, to reach a compromise. We were discussing a topic I thought required mutual understanding.…
Father’s Day: Because fathers deserve more than just a day.
screenshot from Facebook When I think of Father’s Day, it always stirs a quiet wave of joy in me. This year was no different. Determined to make it special, I began preparing…
Just One More Step.
Source "I understand how it feels. I see how draining it seems. But take one more step," Grandma said to Brita, her…
Like False Teeth
Source Not long after Amina's parents passed on, she was placed with a foster family- Mr. and Mrs. Bello. They were kind people. Their…
The lies we tell ourselves.
My photo Common lies we tell ourselves are as follows: “I’ll do it tomorrow.” “I’m fine.” “I’ve got this.” “I just need five more minutes of sleep.” “It’s not that big a deal.”…
Ladies of hive community Contest 241: A die for.
If you could instantly master one skil and forget one you already know, what would you choose? That's the prompt I have to write…
The Joy of saying NO: Setting Boundaries Without Guilt
AI generated image There’s this kind of power in the word 'No'. A small simple word that often carries the weight of discomfort, fear, and guilt. For many of us, especially…
My Father's Theory
My photo When I was a child, my father once told me, "Everything happens for a reason.” I didn’t understand what he meant. It sounded like just a saying. But he called it his…
I can't relate- Beauty in diversity.
Source Angela and Emma's marriage has always been a mystery to me. The two were as different as night and day. I often wonder…