If I Can’t Have You, Nobody Will
It sounded good from the beginning, and I think it was the way he said it. He said, “You were made for me, and I was made for you. You and I are made for each other.” I stood there, smitten, and didn’t know what to say. I only gave him a…
When Enemies Reside Next Door
My wife’s Junior sister came to live with us a few months after we got married. The idea was to help her sister and also provide company in times when I was out. I had no problem with that. She was a good girl and knew how to keep the house…
The Shocking Way I Ended Up Paying for My Boyfriend’s Marriage to Another Woman
I was nursing a wounded heart when Eric came along. I didn’t give him attention but he was insistent. He called me every day and sent me a message each day and night until one day I asked him, “So tell me, what do you really want from me?”…
When Darkness Greets the Dawn
I buried my husband late last year. He was a good husband and a wonderful father to our child. He passed away a week after our fourth wedding anniversary. At the time, I was carrying our second child, a girl.
We didn’t see it coming. No…
“I’ve Been Married for Over Ten Years—But I’ve Never Truly Loved My Husband”
We first met when a friend of mine invited me to her church. After the service that day I remember my friend introduced me to a couple of her male friends. I didn’t even get their names. A day or two later, my friend called to tell me that…
Love: The Grand Prank Life Plays on Us All
I had a boyfriend when Jude proposed to me. I’d known Jude since we were kids. At some point, he traveled and we lost touch. My job took me to Kumasi where Jude had always been. We established contact, became good friends and started…
When a Man Decides to Walk Away
I had all the details of the person I was going to get married to in mind when I was a teenager. I had this little book I wrote the list in. “He should be tall and handsome. He should have his own car and live in his own house. He should be…
What Happens to Your Body After an Abortion
After an abortion, there are several physiological and emotional changes that can occur in your body.
Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy, most commonly occurring during the first three months of gestation.
It can happen for…
Common Reasons Your Body Itches After Bathing and Simple Ways to Relieve It
There’s nothing quite as refreshing as a soothing bath, especially after a long day. However, for some individuals, the post-bath experience isn’t always as enjoyable as expected. Many people find themselves dealing with an uncomfortable…
White Spots on Legs: Common Causes and Effective Ways to Remove Them
White spots can appear when skin proteins or dead cells become trapped under the skin’s surface. They can also result from depigmentation , or color loss, due to vitiligo or another health condition. White skin spots are not usually a…