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The Pain No One Believed: Esther’s Long Fight to Be Heard

Discover Esther’s long fight to be heard after years of debilitating pain, dismissal and misdiagnosis, leading to an endometriosis diagnosis and a plea for women’s pain to be taken seriously.

Vimbai E. Musvosvi · 15 October 2026
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TBT: Gems from Lucky Ndanu's Story - Confronting Fear

What followed was fear, tears, surgery, and the loss of a breast—but also a deeper understanding of her strength, her body, and her purpose.

Vimbai E. Musvosvi · 8 October 2026
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TWSC Series: JournHE to the AltHER - Meet Blossom Parkinson

Read about Blossom's journey to the altar that is still unfolding, and how her relationship with herself has changed.

Vimbai E. Musvosvi · 6 October 2026
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TWSC Series: Getting to Know Cindel Pluviose - The Woman Behind JournHE to the AltHER

Keep reading to learn some interesting facts about Cindel Pluviose, the woman behind JournHE to the AltHER.

Vimbai E. Musvosvi · 2 October 2026
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TBT: 7 Lessons from Elsie Wandera’s Endometriosis Journey

7 lessons from Elsie Wandera's endometriosis journey and how it inspired the Endometriosis Foundation of Kenya and a wider movement for awareness, advocacy, and better care.

Vimbai E. Musvosvi · 1 October 2026
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TWSC Series: From Her Journey to the Altar to Helping Other Women Find Their Way

Discover how Cindel Pluviose turned her journey of faith, healing, marriage, and personal growth into JournHE to the AltHER, a mentorship for women.

Vimbai E. Musvosvi · 24 September 2026
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When God Writes the Second Chapter: 5 Key Lessons From Ps. Sandra Baingana's Story

Every story of redemption begins with a moment of breaking. For Pastor Sandra Baingana, that breaking came through public confession, rejection, and the weight of being a single mother. What the world saw as an ending, God was quietly shaping into a beginning.

Vimbai E. Musvosvi · 8 July 2026
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When the Time Is Right — “I, the Lord, Will Make It Happen.” (Isaiah 60:22)

After nine years of marriage and seemingly unanswered prayers, God brought a long-awaited blessing. A beautiful reflection on surrender, hope, and divine timing.

The Weight She Carries · 11 November 2025
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TBT: 5 Life Lessons We Can Learn from Teresa Njoroge’s Journey

Discover 5 powerful life lessons from Teresa Njoroge’s inspiring journey—from wrongful imprisonment to founding Clean Start. A story of resilience, faith, and second chances.

Vimbai E. Musvosvi · 25 September 2025
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Getting to Know Carlene A. John

Did you read Carlene's story? She is the kind of woman who defies labels. By day, she works in radiology, up long before the sun, putting in the kind of grind that pays the bills. But outside of scrubs and scanners, Carlene is a vibrant force of nature: a model, beauty enthusiast, and the proud daughter of West Indian roots who isn’t afraid to call herself “greedy” when it come

Vimbai E. Musvosvi · 15 May 2025
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How This Fashion Model Is Defying Industry Norms & Championing Self-Acceptance

New York-based fashion model and Savage X Fenty Beauty Ambassador Carlene A. John shares her story of embracing vitiligo and how self-acceptance contributed to her success.

Vimbai E. Musvosvi · 24 April 2025
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The Dark Side of My Knees

As I look down at my knees, I'm reminded of the pain and insecurity that have followed me for so long. The dark colour of my knees, a constant reminder of the abuse I suffered as a child, has become a symbol of my deepest insecurities.

Kim Mukwa · 10 April 2025