Opinion

“Family isn’t just those we were born with but also people we met along the way and accepted us, loved us, protected us, and chose us without any obligation.” This statement captures a quiet truth […]

Shalom held her three- year-old son close to her bosom and wept bitterly because the ” little man ” was in so much pain as a result of some sickle cell crisis. In her mind, […]

They carry stories in their wrinkles, recipes in their hands, and history in their hearts. Grandmothers are our living archives. If Africa had a national library that never closed, never charged overdue fees, and never […]

There are moments in life when everything feels… in between. Nothing is completely wrong, but nothing feels settled either. You wake up, go through your day, do what needs to be done, and still feel […]

Practically, the desire for intimacy does not disappear with age; yet, there are many unwritten laws and drawn lines placed on the elderly which prevent them from sexual expression, sexual fulfilment and sexual desire. The […]

She looked up at the sky as a little girl, now she commands it. Those childhood moments, eyes squinting against the sun as aircraft cut lines through the clouds, were not idle dreams. They were […]