It’s Father’s Day today and I’m thinking about my father, my hero. When I was sixteen most of my friends were married and had children. My father didn’t want that for me. You see, my father knows what it’s like to marry young. He never had an opportunity to go school because he had a… Read More My Father Believed in Me
Today is the Day of the African Child. Since 1991, this day has been celebrated on June 16 to commemorate those killed during the Soweto Uprising in South Africa, and to recognize the courage of the students who marched for their right to an education. This year’s theme is ‘access to child-friendly justice’. ‘Access to… Read More International Day of the African Child
In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened; he saved me from all my troubles – Psalm 34:6, NKJV I was 13 when my parents married me off to a 36 year old rich Arab man. He was the second man who wanted me to be his wife. The other man was a neighbor… Read More Farida’s Story
People stare at me because of the tribal marks on my face. I wish I never had them. I wish I knew what I looked like without them. Before I left Nigeria, I asked my mother about them. She said that she and my father were merely upholding traditional practices. I wished that I was… Read More Taahira’s Story
It was love at first sight for me when I saw her walking towards me. It was a blind date. I don’t usually go on blind dates, mind you, but for some inexplicable reason, I went on this one and man, was I glad I did. She had to be the most beautiful girl on… Read More In Sanaya’s Memory
My nephew, Sam and I were on a double date with a mother and her daughter. It has been a long while since I have even thought about dating again. Eight years ago I lost my fiancee, Brenda. She was killed by a drunk driver just weeks before our wedding. It took a long, long… Read More Thomas and Tracey
My name is Folani. At the age of 16, I was forced to marry the man who raped me so that I wouldn’t bring shame on my family. He wanted to marry me but after I rejected him, he raped me. I told my my mother what he had done to me and she insisted… Read More Folani’s Story
After four years of studying at university, it was time for a carefree vacation. 14 Words This was written for the Weekend Writing Prompt by Sammi Cox. For instructions, click Here.
Chuck and Millie Burns were enjoying another day at the beach. The weather was overcast but it didn’t dampen their mood. The cool breeze and the smell of the sea air felt really good. An hour later, they pulled up in the driveway and were getting out of the car when several squad cars… Read More The Burnses
The magnificent view of the snow-capped mountains and surrounding beautiful landscape which usually filled Asya with peace failed to do so this morning. There was political uncertainty in Sweden as the anti-immigrant party made historic gains in Sunday’s election. There was talk of refugees and immigrants being sent back to their countries by those who… Read More Asya Speaks Out
Notes to Women 