Our African socialisation does not always allow us to question our parents; it is taboo. We view them as deities, place them on a pedestal and unkindly blame ourselves for their faults
By Eve Waruingi
Nov. 1, 2022
Studies show that at least 75% of teenagers will have had sex at least once by the age of 19
By Eve Waruingi
Dec. 1, 2022
Is blood still thicker than water? Or is it becoming more and more diluted by toxic family dynamics?
By Eve Waruingi
Jan. 17, 2023
Children are now being subjected to emotional abuse after the elimination of corporal punishment in schools
By Eve Waruingi
Feb. 7, 2023
Let's explore different ways controller parents present
By Eve Waruingi
Apr. 24, 2023
According to the World Health Organisation, a staggering 29.8 per cent of all adult mental disorders are the result of childhood trauma
By Eve Waruingi
Nov. 28, 2023
In the quiet corners of online forums and coffee shop conversations, the dialogue about toxic mothers is growing, each note carrying the weight of personal suffering
By Eve Waruingi
Jun. 22, 2024
Parent-child dynamics is a complex topic; a parent is supposed to assume total control of the child during the formative years and gradually loosen the grip as the child matures
By Eve Waruingi
Jul. 25, 2024
"We are facing a growing epidemic of digital grooming, cyber-stalking and the direct targeting of our children by pedophiles," Caroline says
By Eve Waruingi
Jul. 8, 2025
Many children today quietly carry loads far heavier than they should. We call them good kids, but they're tired. And they deserve more than praise; they deserve to have a childhood
By Eve Waruingi
Jul. 19, 2025
Healing starts with recognising the trauma, learning to set healthy boundaries and choosing forgiveness, not to excuse past harm, but to free oneself from it
By Eve Waruingi
Dec. 9, 2025
Mexico has turned a historic page with the election of Claudia Sheinbaum as its first female president in a landslide victory
By Eve Waruingi
Jun. 5, 2024
Like all relationships, misogynistic ones start with excitement and hope, only they are not real, and the dark side will catch you unawares
By Eve Waruingi
Nov. 2, 2022
Love languages are general and could be the same for males and females but there are things that each gender wants in a relationship and those are needs
By Eve Waruingi
Nov. 15, 2022
My mother claims that when she was my age, which will be 26 in a few weeks, she was married and had two children. How can I explain to her that I'm not ready to settle down?
By Eve Waruingi
Nov. 22, 2022
There are several phases to a relationship progressing to full-blown toxicity. The initial stages are somewhat normal with no obvious warning signs
By Eve Waruingi
Jan. 25, 2023
In the realm of romance, the age-old question often whispered over clinking champagne glasses and candlelit dinners is whether women should date 'sponsors'
By Eve Waruingi
Oct. 17, 2023
Consent is the cornerstone of healthy and fulfilling intimacy. It ensures that every encounter is a deliberate choice, free from coercion or manipulation
By Eve Waruingi
Feb. 27, 2024
The answer, as with most things in love, is far more nuanced than a simple yes or no
By Eve Waruingi
Apr. 17, 2024
You may be texting daily, sharing meals and exchanging affection. But when it comes to defining the relationship, the air is thick with avoidance
By Eve Waruingi
May. 10, 2025
Behind the carefully curated dates and late-night texts lies a quiet burden: the pressure to hold it all together to nurture, to fix, to soften. It's a role that experts now call man-keeping
By Eve Waruingi
Jul. 12, 2025
Once seen as a natural milestone and the ultimate marker of adulthood, marriage today sits under a different kind of light. Is marriage still a dream, or has it become a quiet compromise?
By Eve Waruingi
Oct. 4, 2025
Men, with a flair for the dramatic, are donning wigs, heels and fabulous outfits as they embrace their 'alter egos' in the virtual realm
By Eve Waruingi
Oct. 18, 2023
You can neither fix what is not broken nor enhance what is perfect. Who or what, then, has persuaded some women that they are flawed and in need of fixing?
By Eve Waruingi
Mar. 25, 2023
Forget the gruelling gym workouts and strict diets. In Nairobi, a diabetes drug is all the rage for quick weight loss, but is it worth it?
By Eve Waruingi
May. 3, 2025
In many cultures, period pain is shrugged off as something to be endured with quiet resilience. But for countless women and girls, this monthly suffering goes far beyond discomfort
By Eve Waruingi
Aug. 2, 2025
Daddy issues are not specific to women; men also go through the same, and one thing that is common in both genders is that they had absent or abusive fathers
By Eve Waruingi
Nov. 9, 2022
Grief is the response to a loss, particularly the loss of a loved one. It may also be experienced by the loss of a valued possession, a job, the end of a relationship or a pet
By Eve Waruingi
Nov. 17, 2022
According to a UNICEF study, one in six women and one in thirteen males have experienced sexual abuse as children, with 91% being committed by family members
By Eve Waruingi
Nov. 25, 2022
As we fight and create awareness of Gender-Based Violence this season, let's also look at another dimension of this evil. In criminal law, it is known as the Crime of Passion
By Eve Waruingi
Dec. 7, 2022
Why are New Year resolutions so hard to keep? A recent survey showed that only about 8% of people actually stick to their new year resolutions by the end of the year
By Eve Waruingi
Dec. 28, 2022
Many may consider panty thieves to be wizards, madmen or spinning deep in the occult, but these people could be suffering from a condition called Fetishtic Disorder
By Eve Waruingi
Jan. 31, 2023
Why do women hate each other? Why? At this rate, I feel that we should have a sort of women's conference, air out our issues, woman-to-woman
By Eve Waruingi
Mar. 14, 2023
If certain behaviours cause dysfunction, in the sense that the subject is unable to attend to other important aspects of their lives, say family or work, then yes, it is addiction
By Eve Waruingi
May. 24, 2023
Liquor makes a fine-proofing water, and shows us who we really are. May be mellow, merry, ugly and straight-up lethal. Take enough of it and it turns you into one of these characters
By Eve Waruingi
Jun. 21, 2023
The dating scene is like a pond of frogs and you might have to kiss a few before you find your princess. Here are the types of women you are likely to encounter
By Eve Waruingi
Jul. 5, 2023
A woman's journey is a symphony of transitions. But there is one phase that is often shrouded in silence, an unspoken storm that rattles the soul - menopause
By Eve Waruingi
Oct. 10, 2023
Armed with snarky comments, memes and a truckload of GIFs, these keyboard warriors are like the court jesters of the digital age
By Eve Waruingi
Oct. 18, 2023
For many women, the holidays signify a whirlwind of responsibilities, from planning festive gatherings to managing work commitments
By Eve Waruingi
Dec. 13, 2023
Romantic love weaves complex stories of passion, connection and often obsession. Obsessive love is where the line between devotion and fixation blurs
By Eve Waruingi
Feb. 9, 2024
Sometimes, choosing not to bring a life into the world is the most responsible, loving decision a person can make! This is the story of women who choose their path, regardless of expectations
By Eve Waruingi
Mar. 22, 2025
The British Drama Adolescence plunges into a darker abyss and dares to confront the unsettling impact of the internet on young boys
By Eve Waruingi
Apr. 12, 2025
Why can't women in abusive relationships just leave? Surprisingly, that's never the real question. The real question is: Why do they stay?
By Eve Waruingi
Apr. 19, 2025
"From a young age, boys are taught to suppress emotion, to equate vulnerability with weakness. What you get is emotional constipation"
By Eve Waruingi
May. 3, 2025
Does being a first, middle or last child really change how relationships work, or is it purely about following your heart?
By Eve Waruingi
May. 17, 2025
Globally, 50-75 per cent of women do not return to their pre-pregnancy weight within 12 months of childbirth, with many retaining 4.5 kg or more
By Eve Waruingi
May. 24, 2025
The mother wound can manifest in various ways. Sometimes, a mother may be narcissistic, cold or overly critical. She may appear loving in public, but controlling behind closed doors
By Eve Waruingi
May. 27, 2025
In a culture obsessed with personal branding, we are not burning out because we are doing too much; we are burning out because we are not doing enough that matters
By Eve Waruingi
Jun. 10, 2025
Driven by a need to get married quickly, many women accept the first seemingly serious proposal, even if the person doesn't match their preferences
By Eve Waruingi
Jun. 21, 2025
In a world that is quick to judge and eager to place blame, the narrative surrounding single motherhood has long been clouded by misconceptions and societal pressures
By Eve Waruingi
Jun. 28, 2025
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