Oh What Pain…

Sensitive content - this post contains the topic of suicide You know how algorithms on social media sites such as Facebook and Instagram work right? Even if you aren't sure how they work, you probably have some understanding of them and if not, you've probably had moments where you've been terribly upset by them. Moments…

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‘Untitled’ | Poem

Looking through old notes, I found this poem I wrote almost exactly 12 years ago and thought I'd share 😎. As I read it now, I wonder what was going through my mind when I wrote it. What's your interpretation of this poem? Climbing high up in trees Racing very fast on horseback, Feeling all…

Let’s Pretend

Let's pretend the sun will rise tomorrow Let's pretend we're content Let's pretend winter will end and spring will come Let's pretend we're happy * Let's pretend the clouds will eventually move away Let's pretend we love getting up in the morning Let's pretend because we all pretend Let's pretend you pretend and I do…

Never Enough – A Short Story

Soft laughter filled the night sky, rolling through the tree branches as shadows danced in the cloudless night. Little feet patted this way and that, little voices trailing behind. All seemed calm and serene. No one could tell what was coming. *** Straightening after tucking the long end of her shoelace into her shoe, Ladi…

My Very First Crush 😎

It was 2002 or 2003 and I was in primary four or five. It was December and we were preparing for the end of the year school party which would include a play about the birth of Jesus, among other things. The teacher made the announcement about the play and asked everyone who was interested…

When | Poem

When the shadows close in When you feel closed in When breathing feels so difficult When holding your head up is tiring When doubts consume your thoughts  When your chest feels caged  When your mind seems full and blank When nothing and everything matters These times might seem far apart These times might seem never…

A Story of Adoption

I’ve loved adoption for as long as I can remember. I just think it’s awesome welcoming a child into your family; one who wasn’t born there. Add to that the growing number of orphans and children in vulnerable situations around the world. I just think it makes sense. I also know it’s not for everyone.…

The Holidays Are Over…

So the holidays are over. I hope you all had a good time with friends and family. Very often, we get caught up with the big things that we forget the small things which tend to matter much more. So my hope is that the little things filled up your holiday. There's something about holidays…

Learning to be okay with it

Oh my goodness! Almost a month to the day since I last posted 😧. I don’t want to go into a tirade of reasons and excuses so I’ll just say I’m still learning to manage my time at this new stage of life so thank you for sticking around and please be patient with me.…

And There Was Light

I recently moved to a new city; thousands of miles from family, friends and people I know. While planning my move, I contacted friends to find out if anyone possibly knew someone in this city I was going to and thankfully, a friend had another friend who had just recently relocated from there. I got…