One of the most dangerous phenomena in the African culture is constant messaging of “don’t tell anyone”. This is especially when you are having issues and tissues. It is known that whatever is suppressed like a pressure cooker, will either explode or implode. Imploding is dangerous as it affects the body and affect immune systems […]
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Loneliness vs Alone
I have wanted to write this for a long time. I simply have lacked the words to express my journey with my invisible illnesses and mobility issues. You know I write better than I speak. Since I was first diagnosed, I have been grappling with the changes that needed to be made and the hard […]
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Young People’s Mental Health in a Changing World
Today 10th October 2018, marks World Mental Health. This year emphasis will be on the mental health of young people. As the day draws closer I have sat for a long period wondering what is my contribution to this day. I will confess there are days I am grateful I do not have children. I […]