My Mistake?
Drowning in the toxicity of different emotions,
Overshadowed by what was perceived to be love,
I screamed for help, but no one could hear me;
Not even the esteem of self. Continue Reading
Drowning in the toxicity of different emotions,
Overshadowed by what was perceived to be love,
I screamed for help, but no one could hear me;
Not even the esteem of self. Continue Reading
Shaved off my hair,
and suddenly I’m hotter;
but you know, I’m daft.
The thought of your attraction being homoerotic
never crosses my mind Continue Reading
Sadly, sexual harassment is so prevalent in Liberia that victims, who are mostly women, do not even bother to report it anymore. My ability to walk out of that office is no win for me because there are many vulnerable women and men who cannot afford to decline sexual demands from their bosses. Continue Reading
The first two parts of the taboo-series explored the lack of puberty and sex education in early child development in Liberia. This last part focuses on the normalization of gender and sexual-based violence in Liberia. Rape and sexual assault Improper… Continue Reading
Taboo topics are a dominant part of the very fabric of this country. This series seeks to break down the effects of this phenomena and to offer deviations from the norm that would be better for the growth and development… Continue Reading
Liberia, Sweet Land of Liberty! Well, liberty, until it comes to discussions of “controversial” issues such as sex, sexual assault, puberty changes, domestic violence, gender rights, children’s rights and responsibilities, etcetera. Basically, any topic that isn’t deemed comfortable to be… Continue Reading