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My Sickle-Cell Story

Imagine looking healthy on the outside, but battling a life-threatening rare disease on the inside.  It is an insidious war that leaves me often drained both physically and emotionally. Living with sickle-cell…
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Someone save me! Anyone? Anyone? Anyone?

By: Winfrey Wanjiru   I love food but I hate any form of physical exercise. I like this guy but I don’t know how this ends, maybe it’s for richer…
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The thing with skinny girls

I came across a book titled ‘Skinny Women are Evil’ by American comedienne/actress Monique. That got me wondering why do people really hate skinny girls? The worst thing is the…
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Even love dies

His name was James, he was tall, skinny and had an earthly tone complexion. He tried to hide it but he wore his heart on his sleeve. It was a…
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No one ‘wants’ to be raped

The following is based on a true story. Yesterday was hard to swallow. Even as I write this, I am tormented by what I saw. See I was on a…
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What Does Lupus, Baking and Care Have in Common?

Let me re-frame that question. What is the sub-total of Lupus, baking and care? The answer is woven into my life, tied to everything that I own and care for.…
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A Letter to You, From The Girl Who Suffers From Depression

Dear Society. Some people refer to you fondly, others as victims of your wrath, others as the one who shaped them, and others who know that you are the law…
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How I Lost 30 KGs Through Clean Eating, After Major Health Scare

A time comes in a woman’s life when she has to make decisions. Difficult or not. January 17th, 2017, I embarked on a personal journey to embrace clean eating in…
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What Not To Say to Someone With Depression/PTSD

There are many things I have heard in reference to depression/PTSD. Many people still believe that depression is a sign of weakness. Others offer housewife tales for prescriptions on depression.…
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Letter To The Man Who Sexually Abused Me

Douglas, I wrote this letter four years ago but never sent it to you. I was just not ready to confront you. After you called me over Christmas, I knew…
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