Stigma is when someone views you in a negative way because of who you are, your position, or the decisions you’ve made. Unfortunately, people who have decided to terminate often face social stigma and discrimination. This experience can make their problems worse, making it harder to confide in people and heal. Here’s how you can […]
Porn addiction is a lot more common than you might think. It can be difficult to admit that you’re addicted to porn but there’s no need to be ashamed. While satisfying yourself sexually is not a problem, porn addiction is, and it can get in the way of your sex life in the long run. […]
Child predators often lure (tempt a person to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward) children into sexual abuse by first gaining their trust and then use that to take advantage of the child by abusing them sexually. This is a form of abuse and it is known as […]
Not being able to carry your pregnancy to term is painful and traumatic. Often, people dismiss grief from a miscarriage or abortion , but this is still a painful loss and you deserve to mourn. Here’s how you can try to cope with the loss of an unborn child. Reach out for support If you’re […]
Being pregnant while you’re in school can be scary. You don’t only have to deal with your pregnancy but you’re likely to face judgement, negative comments and the normal pressures of studying. However, there are ways to deal with this. Here are my tips. Accept the situation This is probably the toughest step, but it’ll […]
In a lot of situations, people feel like someone hitting them only once and being apologetic about it later shouldn’t really be considered abuse. I can understand why you would like to see the best in your partner and hope that they don’t hurt you again, however, abuse should never be tolerated and if it […]
Unemployment can be stressful and depressing, especially at the beginning of the year when there are so many financial plans and responsibilities. How can you deal with this stress while you look for work? Here are my tips. Acknowledge your feelings Identify the feelings that you’re feeling during this period – whether it’s anger, sadness, […]
Sometimes, life can get overwhelming, and you may end up feeling like the best solution is to end it. However, suicide isn’t a solution, Choma – there are people who love and appreciate you, who can help you get through this tough time. Here’s where you can get help if you or someone you know […]
Every woman has the right to choose whether they would like to become a mother or not, and this decision is based on many factors, which include not being financially independent, bad timing, issues with their partner, and not being prepared. The decision or need to terminate an unplanned pregnancy may not be an easy […]
Human trafficking is one of the very sad realities we live with. In order to prioritise your safety and that of the people you care about, it’s important to be clued up on all the different ways traffickers take advantage of their victims so that you can be on guard. Here’s how human trafficking and […]
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