Why I'm Learning to Fight Like a Girl

Naming & Shaming Our Abusers

As much as we all want to tell our truths and be heard, it’s hard to speak up and name our abusers.

How to do Relationships & Sex & Sexuality in the “Chill” Age

Exactly how the fuck you want to.

They cannot want for you
What is supposed to come from you
Only you would know

You Became An Asshole

You became an asshole when, at age 14, you told me I wouldn’t get a husband. I have no desire to be married and live out my life cleaning up after a man-child like you.

You became an asshole when you placed your lips on mine and asked me not to tell anyone. You…

I Came Home Crying Today

Nope, not because my best friend is in pain and I can’t make it stop.

What’s Wrong With You?

What’s wrong with you?

Yes you, who won’t let me walk in the streets in peace.

You who must insist on talking to me, yet I haven’t shown the slightest interest in holding a conversation.

What you don’t understand, ye emotional abuser

I hate you
And not the
I love you so much
That I hate you

I hate you so much
Every time your name comes up
I feel a disgusted sneer
Forming on my…

“Malaya wewe!”

Malaya — Kiswahili for prostitute.
Context: Nairobi

Mine is a Sexual Awakening

The sexual awakening
Growing into your sexuality
Embracing your sexuality
Exploring your sexuality
Huge part of anyone