My child You should have been turning three this month if that pregnancy test has turned out positive. To be honest a part of me is glad that the test came out negative that day. I do not know if I would have turned out a bitter or loving mother. But you can’t blame me,Continue reading “I was not ready to mother you”
Category Archives: storytelling
I guess this is goodbye
Happy Friday, I hope that you are well and happy. I have good news to share. My blog has been nominated for the AfroBloggers awards under the Creative Writing category. You can vote for my blog once a day until the end of the month. Vote Here For the first time in ages, I didContinue reading “I guess this is goodbye”
It’s all because of you
Happy Valentine’s day my lovelies. Hope you got all the things that you wanted. If you didn’t don’t lose heart, the day is not over. Maybe this side only🥺 “Thinking of you keeps me awake. Dreaming of you keeps me asleep. Being with you keeps me alive”- Unknown Chenjerai, you kept the promise, and withContinue reading “It’s all because of you”
Tell me how you feel
I have watched you toss and turn on most nights.When I spread the bed the tear stains on the pillow are evident that you have been crying.You have screamed and cried in your sleep, on countless occasions.And it breaks my heart that when the sun sets, you become powerless.I do not know who hurt youContinue reading “Tell me how you feel”
Thula nhliziyo yami
Today I drove myself to a mental health and wellness center. There is no need to keep running away. It is high time I face all my demons, if I die then at least I tried. But dying would mean that I have failed Sizwe. How will she remember me when she is only two?Continue reading “Thula nhliziyo yami”
Do not be too hard on me
Do not be annoyed when I kiss and watch my child sleep. You have no idea how many pregnancy tests I took. You should have seen the look on my face when the pregnancy did not have one but two lines. Do not make fun of me when I rush home to my family. ItContinue reading “Do not be too hard on me”
Is love supposed to break you?
As I drove into my parent’s driveway I allowed myself to be human and vulnerable. There was no pretending that I was okay, it was time to cry, to scream, to hear my heart crumbling into pieces, and to wait for my parents to say “but Tanya we warned you”. Ubucwebe is fast asleep andContinue reading “Is love supposed to break you?”
You and I
Happy 2023 my lovelies. May this new year remind you that it is okay to start again and be kind to yourself.This blog post is for anyone in love or looking for love. I hope you find what you are looking for. On my happy and sad days, I want to remember your smile whenContinue reading “You and I”
Our light
Today Oluwayemisi and I did not walk out of the maternity ward empty-handed. Two years back we left the hospital with a bag, broken hearts, and an empty stroller. Today Oluwayemisi and I walked out of the maternity ward with smiley faces, hearts filled with gratitude, and the newest member of our family Sbani. IContinue reading “Our light”
It’s okay until…
Everyone looks forward to spending time with family. Travelling long distances means nothing when you are going to be with your loved ones. It is a time to be with loved ones. But there are a lot of people who decided to leave early. This might be because of the conversations and the jokes thatContinue reading “It’s okay until…”
The Baobab 