Self-care for working moms looks very different from what most people show online. It’s not an event or a treat; it’s a daily practice. It’s a standard I hold myself to every single day. It’s something quieter and more personal than that, appreciating who I am in my skin, not comparing myself to others, and…
I know what it is to be without. Not in a vague, theoretical way, in a very real, lived way. Learning to save money on groceries in South Africa came from necessity, not choice. There have been times in my life when my rent alone was half of what I earned. Not because I was…
This post talks honestly about mental health and difficult periods in my life. If you are struggling, please reach out to someone you trust or contact the South African Depression and Anxiety Group at sadag.org. Journaling for mental health didn’t come naturally to me, but it ended up changing more than I expected. I have…