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Tag: Writing
The Therapeutic Power of Expressive Writing
I recently read a powerful article about a 17-year-old who shared her personal story of triumph over trauma through writing. […]
What is a Calabash?
Growing up in a Salone-American household meant going to endless engagement parties and weddings. It didn’t matter the time of […]
Finding Your Unique Writing Voice
Horns which are put on do not stick properly – South African proverb One of the most frustrating periods of […]
Words of the month – January
Each week on my Instagram page, I set out to focus on a particular word, depending on where I’m at […]
How a Flop Event Led to Unexpected Success in Mental Health Awareness
A horse has four legs, yet it falls often – Nigerian Proverb I have a tendency to beat myself up […]
Vision: Getting the hindsight and foresight together
The poorest person in the world is not the one without money but one without vision – Ghanaian proverb Being […]
Mental Health and African Men
He hung himself. And with him went beloved traditions, customs and beliefs that strongly defined an African man. Those things would be […]
Be Well Into 2019
I recently had the privilege to have a chat with a therapist who deals with a lot of broken hearts, […]
A Freelance Newbie at Work
Property: Pixabay photos I know, I know – it’s been a minute since I posted on this particular blog. Some […]