Inspiration - Jean Gasho

Introducing JAW: Writing Therapy For The Abused African Girl Child

Since I wrote a letter to Febbie, my ex- mother in law, a few weeks ago, my inbox has been flooded with messages from women all over the world who grew up in Africa, especially Zimbabwe. They reported to have had a similar ...

Black People, Please Stop Celebrating Things Which Are Supposed To Be Normal To Us? Miss Universe?

It saddens me a little, the things that black people are forced to celebrate. A black South African woman with her own hair goes on a beauty pageant and wins it, and we are all celebrating, not the win itself, ...

Blended Families; The Best Day Of My Life Was When My Dad Came To Live With Us

Some time last year, I did a blended Families Series but never got to talk about one of the most challenging aspects of a blended family. Discipline. Allowing a stepfather to discipline the children is something I found to be challenging in ...

Returning To The Innocence Of Breastfeeding

As this month celebrates International Womens Day, I will be writing articles that encourage women to break barriers and stigmas about motherhood in the 21st Century. I am currently celebrating the birth of my 5th baby Charo, and I personally ...

Pregnant And Alone

The bible says we should give thanks to God and testify of His good deeds. The bible also says we go through trials so we can encourage others one day. As my baby is about to turn two, I am compelled ...

Beyond The Veil

Pencil Art And Poetry By Jean Gasho Her veil is the envy of many women When they see her in all her glory Adorned with flowers and immaculate pearls Shining brighter than a shooting star Even when she walks in ...

My Recent Artwork; Pencil By Jean

I always had a fascination with inspirational public figures, especially their faces, drawing my first sketch portrait of singer Monica at the age of 14, then at 15 I won a prize for best artist competing with white talented boys ...