Stories by: Sharifa Okumu
When Fun Turns Fatal: A Truth We Don’t Talk About Enough
16 Nov, 2025 10:00 AM
FATAL FUN
Society, especially our generation, has normalized reckless drinking as part of growing up. We praise those who can handle more shots instead of those who know when to stop.
Society, especially our generation, has normalized reckless drinking as part of growing up. We praise those who can handle more shots instead of those who know when to stop.
Forget Milestones, Celebrate the Moments That Keep You Going
08 Nov, 2025 01:00 PM
LITTLE BIG WINS
Small wins remind us that progress do not always roar, sometimes it whispers in the effort, persistence, and in the courage to keep going.
Small wins remind us that progress do not always roar, sometimes it whispers in the effort, persistence, and in the courage to keep going.
Why Most Problems Aren’t as Big as They Seem
02 Nov, 2025 10:00 AM
CALM IN PANIC
Panic makes everything look ten times worse than it really is. It tricks you into believing there is no way out. But when you calm down, you start seeing options and solutions that...
Panic makes everything look ten times worse than it really is. It tricks you into believing there is no way out. But when you calm down, you start seeing options and solutions that...
Breaking the Stereotypes: Faith is More Than Just a Dress Code
20 Mar, 2025 11:56 AM
FAITH AND FASHION
For me, dressing modestly is all about balance. Some days, I cover my head, and others, it's quite the opposite. I put on trousers, yet I still believe in my faith.
For me, dressing modestly is all about balance. Some days, I cover my head, and others, it's quite the opposite. I put on trousers, yet I still believe in my faith.
Free From the Cycle of Pretending And Live Authentically
17 Mar, 2025 05:00 PM
DOUBLE LIVING
We carefully craft multiple versions of ourselves, one for society, the workplace, the family, and sometimes just for social media. However, underneath, there is always a real self...
We carefully craft multiple versions of ourselves, one for society, the workplace, the family, and sometimes just for social media. However, underneath, there is always a real self...
How to Make Group Discussions More Effective In Campus
16 Mar, 2025 04:00 PM
DISCUSSION CHAOS
Most of the chaos in group discussions starts in WhatsApp group chats, where planning meetings can take hours, if not days, because everyone is "too busy."
Most of the chaos in group discussions starts in WhatsApp group chats, where planning meetings can take hours, if not days, because everyone is "too busy."
Childhood Experiences: Choose Growth Beyond Trauma
05 Mar, 2025 05:00 PM
TRAUMA RECOVERY
Excessively pampered children often struggled to adapt to the harsh realities of adulthood. They grow up depending entirely on their parents, only to find themselves unprepared for...
Excessively pampered children often struggled to adapt to the harsh realities of adulthood. They grow up depending entirely on their parents, only to find themselves unprepared for...
Should Couples Share Their Love Life Online?
03 Mar, 2025 01:00 PM
PUBLIC PRIVACY
Love should be about connection and understanding, not impressing an online audience. Whether public or private, a strong relationship is built on trust, respect, and genuine care...
Love should be about connection and understanding, not impressing an online audience. Whether public or private, a strong relationship is built on trust, respect, and genuine care...
Why Have Sneaky Links Become Normalized?
14 Feb, 2025 04:00 PM
CASUAL CONNECTIONS
The term gained traction on social media platforms like TikTok and X, where users openly discussed their experiences and preferences regarding the said topic. One of the primary ap...
The term gained traction on social media platforms like TikTok and X, where users openly discussed their experiences and preferences regarding the said topic. One of the primary ap...
Where Do You Fall In This New Era of Dating?
13 Feb, 2025 04:07 PM
CELIBACY OR DATING?
In the end, fulfillment is not found in a single path—it is shaped by the choices we make and the peace we find in it.
In the end, fulfillment is not found in a single path—it is shaped by the choices we make and the peace we find in it.
