After 7 Years Abroad, My Husband Returned Home Empty-Handed
I was 27 when I got married. My husband was living abroad. Yeah, I didn’t meet him. I didn’t see him physically but I was told he was a good man. It was an arranged kind of marriage but I liked it. I liked the way he liked me and how he was…
Why I Called Off My Wedding at the Last Minute
“It saddens my heart and breaks my spirit into pieces to announce to you this day that my wedding, that is supposed to come off this weekend had been called off. It’s no more happening. I’m grateful for your support up to this point. I…
I Believe This Is the Gravest Sin a Person Can Commit
Somewhere in 2013 or 2014, a man I knew very little of started talking to me on Facebook. I paid very little attention to him. Once in a while, he would say hello to me and I would say hi and that was all. He wasn’t persistent. He only took…
To the Guy Who Stood Me Up and the One Who Blocked Me on Facebook
I was seventeen years when I had a car accident. The accident got my left leg broken and after spending three months in the hospital, I started walking again. Things were not as they used to before the accident. Yes, I could walk again but…
The Delicate Balance Between Love and Hate
We were both in a nursing school when we found each other. He was quite a beautiful man. He didn’t do anything wrong though the news out there was that he was a womanizer. I said no to him a couple of times but he kept coming. He kept…
Facing the Unthinkable: How Much Time Does My Husband Have Left?
My parents had three girls; me, my sister Adzo, my sister Enyonam and my sister Peace. I’m the little one. At a family meeting some years ago, my sister Adzo’s marriage came up for discussion. She is the eldest child and was in her third…
In a Vast World, Cheaters Have Nowhere to Hide
I’m a maker of wedding dresses. I own a studio in a very busy place in Accra. I wouldn’t call myself the best but those who have worked with me have had little to complain about. And from the little research I’ve done about my customers,…
5 Daily Habits That Instantly Supercharge Your Energy
Feeling drained by mid-morning? These 5 simple habits will supercharge your energy and help you feel unstoppable every day.
1. Start Your Day With Hydration
Most people underestimate the power of water. Just 1–2 glasses of water in…
Signs Someone Might Have Blocked You On WhatsApp
Knowing if someone has blocked you on WhatsApp can sometimes feel confusing, because the app doesn’t directly notify you when it happens. However, there are a few clear signs you can look out for.
One of the first indicators is that you…
The Shocking Truth About Who I Was Dating
I usually go for walks on Saturday mornings. While I was on one of these walks one day in May, a guy approached me and took my number. He said he wanted to be friends but I could tell he wanted more. That very day, he texted me, and we…