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. It

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 when

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. I

Kissing a Prince

I want to remember what we had when you have forgotten about me.For the first time in ages, I kissed a Prince instead of a frog. But sadly the Prince hates me. I give up! Happy endings are not for everyone I want you to choose yourself because that is the right thing to do.I

Growing old together

Dear Arthur By the time you will be 55 I will be 53. We will be living on our farm. Our orchard will have all the fruits that we want. The kids should be working towards completing their undergraduate degrees. We will have the house to ourselves most of the time. I am sure we

The big decision

Hey lovies, your favorite blogger is back. Today marks the beginning of 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. Remember love shouldn’t hurt. Have a restful week❤️❤️❤️❤️ I married Jabulani on a rainy December day surrounded by family and friends. My feet refused to move as I watched my soon-to-be husband smiling and letting a

….but I am heartbroken

When he said he loved me but … I could feel the pieces of my heart cracking.My tears made my vision blurryThe pain and hurt caused me to grasp for some air. I failed to say anything because I had lost my voice.My body wanted to fight him but my mind refused to cooperate.Was I

A book review: Tomorrow I become a woman

Author:Aiwanose OdafenCover rating: 4/5 Overall rating: 5/5Themes: family, love, religion, death marriage, wealth, friendship, gender-based violence, “The damage couldn’t be covered by makeup; the bruises were much too dark and the swellings were much too pronounced no matter how much ice I put on them”. What I learned from the book-Love can be toxic.-There is

The fire has not been extinguished

Our bank balances may be in the negative. Our pantries may be almost empty and the fuel tanks in our motor vehicles are not able to ferry us to our next destinations. Our mother’s words still echo in our ears that we should keep on working hard and strive to make an honest living. It’s

Uncalled for questions: Why I am no longer talking about love?

Once upon a time, I was a hopeless romantic, a dreamer, a lover, and a seeker of butterflies. I had big plans and they all included settling down with the cream cheese to my cinnamon rolls and popping some hot cross buns. That never happened till I met the man I hoped I would marry.