The only thing I remember about my first breakup is that it felt like I was getting a bone-lengthening surgery while wide awake. But in my heart. Falling in love is sweet, but breakups are messier than a well-fed baby’s diaper. The human mind and body react to the end of a relationship in many …
Mercy Kambura
What is freedom to you? Depending on who you ask, freedom can mean anything from wearing pajamas all day to speaking your mind without fear. For others, it’s when your child can walk to school freely, and you know they’ll be safe. It’s not as straightforward as booking a one-way ticket to somewhere exotic and …
Wouldn’t it be nice if we all saw things the same way and agreed on most, if not all, things? But there will be differing voices, opinions, tensions, and elected leaders we don’t like. It can be hard to find balance and calm. Political debates, social issues, and even casual conversations can trigger stress and …
The New Year arrives like clockwork, yet every year brings that familiar challenge: how do we make it truly special this time? The usual resolutions and party hats might be classics, but we’ve all been there, done that, and got the T-shirt. What if this year, instead of following the same old routine, you rewrote …
We know intelligence manifests in finding the value of X and Y and quoting Shakespeare. However, did you know that your struggle to wake up early may also indicate a high IQ? Everyone has their peculiar habits, the little things that make us who we are. But have you ever considered that some of those …
Something will break down at some point in your home. You’ll be minding your own business when a cabinet door decides it’s had enough of fighting with gravity, the bathroom sink will start turning into a mini bathtub, and the once loyal chair will start shaking under you. You could call a professional, but where’s …
It’s understandable if you retreat into yourself, throw on your comfiest sweatpants, and ignore the world when life gets tough. However, some people still find a way to remain kind even while nursing their own emotional bruises. How do they manage to stay compassionate when their hearts feel heavy? Maybe it’s a mixture of grit, …
The “trad wife” trend is stirring up more than just homemade bread and country sunsets. This glorified version of domestic bliss is beloved by some, but it’s triggering others who are struggling to keep up with its impossible standards. Some who support it are getting some not-so-kind backlash. Even psychologists think it’s a risky throwback. …
Every time the end of the year approaches, I’m reminded of how clueless we were at the end of 2019 that 2020 was going to bring the plague itself. I might have handled it better if I had been mentally ready for the sudden downturn. 2025 is coming, and, like any other year, the possibility …
A few years ago, I got tired of my life routine—wake up, breakfast, school run, work, repeat. I craved some spontaneity, something out-of-the-ordinary. So, one morning, I went and pierced my nose. It was crazy, but I felt so new! It was quite a permanent way to solve a temporary problem, but if you feel …
