When I was in secondary school, my number one ambition was to become a cell leader. The thought of being able to change people’s lives was something I desperately wanted. Unfortunately, this...
Growing up as the middle child, I always felt that my parents favoured my brothers. I wasn’t as good as they were in both my studies and swimming, and I would feel pangs of jealousy whenever my...
“I refuse to accept this prognosis,” I can still hear myself say. “I’m not going to terminate the pregnancy.” I got married in June 2015, ready to have children. My...
I struggle a lot with this. The unending insecurity. Looking good enough. Giving off good vibes. It’s always been there, and it’s still here. It will likely be a struggle for a while. But as...
This is the first time I am celebrating Mother’s Day as a father. It brings a different dimension to my appreciation of motherhood because I see my wife quite literally, labouring for my...
Ever heard the quote, “We accept the love we think we deserve?” Well, it comes from the “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”, a best-selling novel by Stephen Chbosky. To me, the book explains...
Having my birthday in the middle of May means that it’s never far from Mother’s Day. I treasure the proximity of those two dates. They are a reflection and reminder of the relationship I have...
Imagine this with me for a moment: You’re sitting at your study table for your usual quiet time. You’ve just read your Bible, and you’re praying for the people you love, the place...
If you asked me who’s the strongest woman I know, I’d point to my mother. By 36, she was a mother to 5 girls — and having 5 children doesn’t come cheap. My mother sacrificed her figure to...