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What a Broken Heart Feels Like
Can one capture the essence of this state? Let me try. I’ve been heartbroken before. You should know this. So, it is definitely not my first rodeo. But this time is different. This experience is more mature and serious than the last, not just because the relationship lasted longer and more lives are involved, but…
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Episode 4: A Policeman Drove Into A Ditch For Me
After years of being married to an emotionally abusive man, I found my confidence again in the most absurd way. Before getting married, marriage was this beautiful union that edified both partners. In my wildest imaginations, I could never have imagined marriage to be as demeaning as mine turned out to be. Here’s my story…
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Episode 2: Life After Divorce
Dear Diary, Marriage is one of the few reasons your African parents will forsake you. Try telling them you’re giving up on a failing marriage. That is when you’ll realize the part you play in their lives’ status game. Very few African parents will give in to losing face in society by welcoming back their…