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Lived experience, told in the first person.
In-depth Story: Surviving a 769-km Journey on Foot to Safety
Anita Grace is a South Sudanese woman with incredible wisdom and a powerful story. Seeing the woman she is today, it’s hard to imagine the horrors she has lived through.
Brenda Ndlovu: From Teen Mom to Accomplished Radio Producer & MC
Brenda Ndlovu, also known as MaBrrr because of her positive and energetic vibes on radio, is a warm-hearted, bubbly, self-driven woman who desires to see other women unlock their potential and exceed limitations. Brenda was born and raised in Bulawayo, the second-largest city in Zimbabwe.
Reclaiming My Health After Debilitating Pain & Loss
From the time she was 13 years old, Jemimah Nzisa suffered debilitating pain, excessive vomiting and heavy bleeding each month during her menstrual period. In fact, she often had to seek treatment from a hospital nearby just to manage the pain and address her dehydration. It wasn’t until years later that she was diagnosed with fibroids and sadly lost a pregnancy to it.
Why This Former Single Mom Tells Others to Never, Ever Give up on Love
Cecy K is a lively YouTuber from Namibia who shares her life experiences and insight on a variety of topics ranging from life in Namibia to single parenting. In addition to meaningful discussions about life and relationships, her YouTube channel is peppered with light-hearted videos of her doing the latest TikTok challenges or dancing with her kids. It’s evident that this fun-l
TWSC Submission: Healing from Extreme Betrayal
Everything changed when I was about 11 years old. My parents began having conflict and my father ended up moving out of our home, leaving my mother to take care of seven children single-handedly. The eldest was 13 and the youngest was still breastfeeding. I was the third eldest. My dad sold the house we were living in and left us all quite desperate.
In-depth Story: Finding My Way Back to God After Vowing Never to Pray Again
A series of tragedies led to her bold proclamation, ‘I will never again pray to this God.’ The pain was too severe for words. She was saved, so why was her life so difficult?
Getting to Know HIV Activist & Entrepreneur Susan Wairimu
A few months ago, we published a story about HIV activist Susan Wairimu. She talked about the challenges of finding love as an HIV-positive woman. But what impressed us the most was how determined she is to never lower her standards simply because of her status.
My Mental Health Journey as a Caregiver
As a journalist and radio personality, it's much easier for me to take a recorder or pen and interview a source. It's much simpler to hear someone's story and imagine being in their shoes. One of the hardest things I have had to do is write about myself. It’s just difficult to admit you have a problem and you need a solution for it.
In her Shoes: Hagar and the Spring - Pt.1
Hagar was a foreigner and a slave. As Sarah’s maidservant, she had one job – to attend to Sarah. Biblical scholars believe Hagar was one of the servants given to Abraham in Egypt when Pharaoh took Sarah for himself (Genesis 12:16).
My Journey with HIV & Surviving Cervical Cancer
My name is Precious Shongwe. I am from Eswatini, a woman openly living with HIV and a mother of two adorable kids: a boy aged 16 and a girl aged 9. I am also an activist and a cervical cancer survivor.
Dr. Mary Wanjiku Gichuhi: From Domestic Abuse Survivor and Refugee to Serial Best Selling Author, Celebrated Speaker & PhD Holder
Almost five years ago, Mary Wanjiku Gichuhi fled Kenya for safety in the Netherlands. She fled to save her life and that of her unborn child after being stuck in a dysfunctional, toxic and abusive relationship for years. She only managed to leave with her passport and a spare cloth in a small bag. She was pregnant at the time.
A Woman's Candid Battle with Depression, Anxiety & PTSD
Sasha Lee was knocked down but got up. She decided to not be bitter but to be brave, keep fighting and see the good. She didn’t let the hard stuff win. Sasha comes back to share her most candid experiences with depression and anxiety