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Emotional struggle of waiting for a second pregnancy

Building a family is often imagined as a linear journey, but for many couples, that path takes an unexpected turn after the first child
By Joan Oyiela 4d ago
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While hidden rituals may feel like the quiet labour of self-healing, they often serve only to reinforce the walls of emotional isolation
By Esther Muchene 6d ago
There is often a sharp contrast between the proper behaviour people display in public and the toxic patterns they exhibit behind closed doors
By Esther Muchene 2w ago
The school holidays are here, and children are naturally expected to be excited. However, the change from a structured school routine to unstructured time at home can result in freedom anxiety
By Anjellah Owino 2w ago
A 24-year-old woman’s decision to undergo permanent sterilisation is fuelling debate on bodily autonomy, the childfree movement, and evolving contraceptive trends in Kenya.
By Tania Omusale 3w ago
In our busy day-to-day lives, quality sleep can feel elusive, yet one simple habit may prove remarkably effective: sleeping in a clean bed within a tidy bedroom
By Jael Wakesho 3w ago
“I remember lying there, scared and confused. It all happened so fast. One moment I was pushing, the next I was being prepped for surgery"
By Joan Oyiela 3w ago
Every time you compare yourself with others, you depreciate because there will always be someone better than you. You burn out before your time
By Bishop David Muriithi 3w ago
Being a goody two-shoes can lead to so much emotional exhaustion, especially if you are the kind of person who fills up everyone else’s cups while leaving yours bone dry
By Esther Muchene 3w ago
Holidays are spent performing for others and managing logistics, rather than actually resting. It is the tiredness of a "recovery" that required more work than the routine it was meant to break
By Sarah Nyambura 1mo ago
Whether you’re at school, in the workplace, or at home, the feeling that people cannot stand your presence eventually creates a constant state of emotional defences
By Esther Muchene 1mo ago
Being rejected by those you love and value most cuts deep because it strikes at the core of a person’s sense of belonging
By Esther Muchene 1mo ago
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