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When it comes to abusive people, it’s often believed that a terrible childhood leads to such a fate. The saying goes hurt people hurt people. And therefore, when individuals who experience trauma don’t process it, they end up causing…
Repeated exposures to certain sounds can directly affect your health. Whether this is the noise of children screeching, screaming, and stomping their feet as they run around. Or that neighbour that plays music at too high a decibel can…
Perched along the Tennessee River, Chattanooga is a vivid mix of old-world allure and new-age energy, nestled in a place where natural splendour meets urban elegance. In this city, history whispers from beneath your feet on ancient…
In modern culture, it’s difficult to know what it takes to make a man. There are all kinds of online advisors telling boys the kind of men they should aspire to be. In modern-day, being a man is more than being a provider, a father, or a…
Chess is one of the oldest and most popular board games in the world. It’s a game of strategy and is played by two opponents. One player has white pieces while the other has black pieces. The white, or lighter-coloured pieces, always play…
Whenever a young person commits acts of violence, a review of their online history always reveals that they were radicalised online. In May 2022, an 18-year-old shooter opened fire on a predominantly Black neighbourhood in New York,…
When my marriage ended, I was humiliated. I was the laughingstock of my community because everyone had warned me about getting married to Henry. They claimed he was a user and only wanted me for my money. However, I dismissed their claims…
All she wanted was to divorce her cheating husband and continue raising her children on her own. For a moment, it seemed like she would be able to finally have peace. Though her husband had been fighting dirty in divorce court. Things…
Japandi is one of the most popular interior decor styles for a reason. It’s a fusion of Japanese and Scandinavian styles which brings calm and organic elements to your home that many have come to love. Though it has been around for…
Whether you suffer from skin issues or not, it’s recommended that you include niacinamide in your skincare routine for healthy-looking skin. Niacinamide, a type of Vitamin B3, plays a crucial role in skin health. When used daily, it offers…
I got on birth control when I graduated from university. There was no way I had toiled so hard to graduate with honours only for me to end up pregnant right after graduation. I wanted an IUD since they were more convenient but when I…
I met Waita at the gym. He was reserved and minded his own business. I would have never noticed him had we not had a group activity at the gym where we were paired. There were cliques at the gym, and one group had loud men and women who…
Growing up I used to think that the way I experienced my parents was the same way my brothers did as well. As I got older, I realized that each one of us had a different kind of bond with each of our parents. Similarly, I got to understand…
When people say they’ve ended a relationship, when is that choice definitive? Does the relationship end as soon as the words are said, or is there a window that determines the finality of that decision? Well, Martin was of the school of…
A dual income household sounds like a better option than having a solo breadwinner. When a couple is both earning, this means more financial stability, more options, and a chance to grow, right? A dual income can provide a cushion but how…
When you ask many couples who’ve been together for a long time the key to their longevity, they will most likely answer that love conquers everything. They will share that they compromised, stuck to each other through thick and thin, and…
I never really knew I had a type until I met Benson. Physical looks are great but the one thing I look for when it comes to dating is an intelligent man. A man who can express his thoughts and give accurate points on different subjects of…
When Susan married John, she didn’t anticipate these were the kind of problems they’d have. People fought over infidelity and related issues. She didn’t imagine her hardworking nature would be a ‘problem’ that she needed to ‘fix’ — or at…
Freezing food is a great way to reduce waste. But with great freezers come great food and safety responsibilities. Frozen food needs to be stored and prepared a certain way to ensure it cooks through or you don’t accidentally eat unsafe…
It had been a stressful work week for Ali. He was in charge of his team’s presentation at an event that included other tech start-ups like theirs. The event would take three days, and his recent promotion saw him overseeing others. He…
I stared at my phone for thirty minutes before finally calling my best friend, Gracie. I was angry and heartbroken, and I felt foolish. I was silly for trusting Joe again. Gracie had warned me, but for some reason, I had hoped that Joe…
There are times in your life when you feel like everything is stagnated. You look around at your peers and they are getting married, having kids, getting promotions, launching startups, or joining a coveted position at a prestigious…
There are two things that I fear when it comes to talking stages and relationships. The first is that prayer where you ask God to reveal someone’s intentions towards you. Once you utter those words, the truth is revealed immediately or in…
Many of us have attempted to solve a crossword puzzle at least once before and, whether you have a wide range of vocabulary or not, chances are you found it challenging. This is because being good at solving a crossword puzzle is a matter…
