Happy International Women’s Day! There are many ways to mark this special day for yourself.As a woman living in Germany, here are three tips I have found to get closer to the aim of the day, embracing equity. ‘No’ days It may sound counter-intuitive to the goals of IWD day. But sometimes saying no, isContinue reading “International Women’s Day – Germany”
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Breast milk, yes please! World Breastfeeding week 2021
Liquid gold! Breast milk has come a long way to be recognized in Germany. Breastfeeding was once frowned upon, but in the last three decades, it has been encouraged. Before my baby, I assumed that breastfeeding was automatic. I mean, I saw it around me while growing up, and no one batted an eyelid whenContinue reading “Breast milk, yes please! World Breastfeeding week 2021”
Black Womxn Empowerment Day in Frankfurt
The month of July ended on an absolute high as black women from all over Germany met in Frankfurt for an empowerment session. I traveled about 3 hours from Bonn to Frankfurt just for this event. And I was not the only one. I met Cynthia who came from Stuggart and Dorcas who came fromContinue reading “Black Womxn Empowerment Day in Frankfurt”
3 things I didn’t expect about becoming a mother
Becoming a mother has been the most smooth transition. My child is peaceful and joyous. He laughs by himself, he laughs at me, he laughs with me. My partner made sure that I settle into motherhood by taking care of things that he can’t help me with, like my mental well-being or simply grooming things.Continue reading “3 things I didn’t expect about becoming a mother”
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