Date Night

Date Night

By Amandla Karungi She rolled her sheer black thigh length stockings up her legs and wobbled to the full-length mirror tilted across the wall next to their bed. The shirt she was wearing went down to her knees and covered the lacy frill on top of the stockings....
The Unloved Daughters

The Unloved Daughters

We, the unloved daughters were all taught that mother is always right, hence why it takes a while for psychological and physical abuse by mothers to become understood by children. Sometimes it can be so subtle it goes unnoticed by the child until too much damage has...
We Are Turning One!

We Are Turning One!

By Amandla Karungi It has been almost one year since I gave birth, and I remember many firsts I have experienced since then. I can say for certain that the biggest change has been clarity in my priorities. Because of the so little time I have, every little bit is...
When They See Us

When They See Us

By Stella Damasus My son came home with a letter from school, for a family day event that was supposed to take place in his classroom. Unfortunately, neither my husband nor I could attend because we had to work that day. So we sent my oldest daughter Isabel, who is 20...