Female Midwives Should Deliver Babies, Not Strange Male Gynecologists

So Meghan Markle, The Duchess Of Sussex has reportedly claimed she doesn’t want ‘men in suits’ overseeing her baby’s birth and has rejected the Queen’s doctors in favour of her own delivery team led by a woman. The Duchess of Sussex has broken from Royal tradition by appointing her own team and politely declining the services … Continue reading Female Midwives Should Deliver Babies, Not Strange Male Gynecologists

New Era For Ireland As The Rights Of The Unborn Child Are Stripped Away

As Ireland has made history this weekend by voting decisively to repeal one of the world’s more restrictive abortion bans, I am not able to celebrate such a 'victory'. As a mother of 6, I feel very strongly about this whole topic, even though I know my views won't amount to anything or change anything. The … Continue reading New Era For Ireland As The Rights Of The Unborn Child Are Stripped Away

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 certain Febbie in their life who abused them mercilessly and traumatised them. Some of … Continue reading Introducing JAW: Writing Therapy For The Abused African Girl Child

Why Bride Price/Lobola Should Be Abolished: The Root Of Wife Abuse In Africa

Last week I wrote an article about the rampant abuse of daughters-in-law by their in-laws in Zimbabwe, other African countries as well as Asian countries. Most of my readers responded by highlighting that the abuse was mainly fuelled by the practice of Lobola especially in Zimbabwean culture.  The contributions from my readers were quite thought-provoking for … Continue reading Why Bride Price/Lobola Should Be Abolished: The Root Of Wife Abuse In Africa

When Mothers-In-Law Should Be Banned From Seeing Their Grandchildren

I was inspired to write this article after following a well publicised story for the last couple of weeks about famous British-Pakistani Boxer Amir Khan whose wife Faryal Makhdoom Khan has taken to social media accusing her in-laws of abusing her.  On Christmas Day, Amir Khan's sister accused Faryal of banning her parents/family from seeing … Continue reading When Mothers-In-Law Should Be Banned From Seeing Their Grandchildren

If I Was Theresa May I Would Build A Great Wall In Britain

If only I was Theresa May. If I was Theresa May, Britain would never be the same again. If only just for a day, I could be the most powerful woman in Britain, I would be like Donald Trump. I would build a great wall against the prophets of Africa who come to United Kingdom … Continue reading If I Was Theresa May I Would Build A Great Wall In Britain