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Parenthood, power: Challenging gender roles, expectations

Avideo triggered me recently, one about ‘sondlo’ as I mindlessly scrolled through my social media feeds ... then a thought hit me ......

Navigating life during unemployment is already challenging enough. The uncertainty, financial strain and loss of routine can take a toll on your mental health. But add society’s judgment and the guilt of living while unemployed and the struggle becomes even more overwhelming.
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Navigating invisible burden of society’s expectations

Navigating life during unemployment is already challenging enough. The uncertainty, financial strain and loss of routine can take a toll on your mental...

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Figuring out your finances in your early 20s

Entering your early 20s is often described as a time of newfound independence, exploration and self-discovery. It is when many young adults step...

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Rising fear: Why women feel unsafe walking alone

An unsettling reality has taken hold: Many women no longer feel safe walking alone in their neighbourhoods, stepping out for dates or even...

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Fear, courage of parenting in unprotected world

Becoming a parent is one of the most profound and transformative experiences in life for many women. It is a journey filled with...

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Embracing Mistakes: Power of resilience, learning

In a culture that often celebrates perfection and success, making mistakes can be seen as a sign of failure or inadequacy. However, the...

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How showing up alone can change your life

In a world filled with distractions, passion for quick wins and the allure of shortcuts, the simple act of showing up consistently gets...

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Normalising sex education in traditional households

In many traditional households, conversations about sex are often treated as taboo. The subject is avoided, whispered about or mentioned only in the...

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Reclaiming mental health, especially for black men

For many people in the black community, mental health is still a quiet conversation, one that happens behind closed doors, if it happens...

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