I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings

I love this poem written by the late Dr. Maya Angelou, I’m posting it in her honour and hope she is having a great time in heaven; most importantly, I hope she has met my dad :). May we do all we can to ensure that the “caged birds” in our society are freed, especially those…

A Glimmer of Hope

Hope… This word is often used so carelessly that it is undervalued, its unique meaning forgotten. Hope is what keeps us going time after time; hope is what strengthens us to continue defending those in need and those who cannot defend themselves. Our hope however, or at least mine, is rooted in love. I know…

#MeToo

The hashtag me too has been trending for a few days now and while it is sad that it took such a long time for the truth about Harvey Weinstein and his alleged sexual predatory behavior to be revealed to the world, it is encouraging to see women all over the world unifying to share…

The Elephant in the Room- Sexual Abuse

Sexual violence- those two words put together invoke different reactions in people. It causes some to cringe, brings back traumatic memories for others, and shockingly, is considered a funny issue by some. Why the thought of someone’s sexual will being overridden by another is amusing to some is something I will never understand. Besides the…