I try to suppress my emotions as I drive through the quiet suburban neighbourhood, stifling my growing nerves with each metre I cover. The closer I get to the unknown, the more my nerves intensify. Will I receive the closure I wish for? Or will I leave this experience feeling even worse about myself and the situation? Should I have just let it go? Was opening this Pandora’s box necessary? I can barely appreciate the beautiful scenery and the picturesque …
Author: A. Duchess
The world must be coming to an end because I signed myself up for conversion therapy on purpose. And now that I’m here, I’m wondering what kind of madness possessed me to even consider it. Still …
Sometimes, I stay up late at night, yearning. I look at him lying peacefully next to me, and I know he deserves better, but I can’t help but think that it should have been you. It …
Age is just a number — or is it? Relationship age gaps in African society have always been accepted — when it’s an older man and younger woman dynamic. We see parents urging their daughters to …
Sexuality and sexual expression have generally been taboo topics for African women. With the rise of feminism, more women are realising that purity culture is deeply rooted in misogyny since it only applies to women. Consequently, …
ABENA I want him so much, but he doesn’t seem to know that I exist. Well, he does know that I exist because he works for my Dad, but he doesn’t see me beyond being his …
“Cela m’a vraiment manqué” (I have missed this so much), Jean whispered against my lips when he broke off the kiss. “I have missed watching you come apart in my arms.” His gaze was intent as …
“Jean? What are you doing here?” “I’m sorry for coming here unannounced, but you have been extremely hard to reach. Can I speak to you, please? I promise not to take much of your time.” “How …
Yes, We’re Feminists. No, We Don’t Want To Be Men. If you’re a feminist, chances are pretty high that you’ve heard the misconception that you’re craving to be a man. I’m sure the people who say …
In the month following my last encounter with Jean, several things changed. I was different, and it affected my workflow. I took two weeks of rest without any clients to get back into the right mental …
Continues from Part 2 I woke up in Linda’s bed in the best mood I have been in a long time. Opening one eye, I realised that I was alone in bed. Memories from last night …