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Pretty Little Lies.When survival looks like silence, and strength wears a mask.

There are lies we tell the world. But the most dangerous ones are the lies we tell ourselves—quiet, convenient, and often convincing enough to feel like truth. “I’m fine.” “It didn’t hurt.” “It doesn’t matter anymore.” We say them without flinching, sometimes even with a smile. Not because they’re true, but because they’re easier. Because…

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What We Don’t Say at Home

We’re often told to cling to our heritage — to never forget our roots. Culture, tradition and values which are all deeply embedded in how we’re raised, especially in African homes. But when holding on to heritage means silencing important conversations, we have to ask: Are we also holding on to ignorance? One of the…

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