I remember my days back in junior secondary school, an era that saw me being initiated into the lifestyle of being a ‘tomboy’. I hung around a group of rowdy young boys who were known to be rebellious within the school circles. I was the only girl within this troop and so, I fancied them so much that I started…
For a period of over ten years, Mr Albert Gaopelo had been suffering from a very piercing pain in his heart. Over the years, the pain intensified so much that it instigated a lifestyle of tiredness. At night, he would encounter difficulties in breathing and this led to a trend of snoring, so loudly one could easily mistake him for…
For the past three years, young Angu Mandizha suffered from urinary incontinence; a condition where her urine would uncontrollably leak and often cause her embarrassment and a foul smell. As a result of this, much of her daily life revolved around avoiding interactions that would bring her condition to light. The awkwardness of this situation arose from the fact that…
A Police Inspector by profession, Mr Brandy Maila was suddenly hit by a horrid condition that threatened his life; career, health and marital life. Each time he went to the restroom to ease himself, he came out weak. He would experience severe pains that hindered him from passing urine and in most instances he would take time to ease himself.…
He had always loved to play with his dogs; he would take them for a walk along the road and jog with them. However, the 2nd of January 2016 was a peculiar day that did not end well for young Obadiah Isaac. Whilst he was running around with his dogs, he accidentally slipped and fell on his elbow. A pain…
In a family of eight siblings, Ms Sifiso Gideon beheld the title of the black sheep of the family. The rest of her siblings were Degree holders and had better paying jobs but the life of Ms Gideon was a gloom tale branded with disappointments and failures. All she could get were temporary and low-paying jobs. In regards to her…
For 6 years, Mr. Wazha Kgalemang was hooked to marijuana and cigarette smoking. Every day he consumed at least 20 sticks of cigarettes coupled with10 joints of marijuana. Soon he was drowning in addiction, if he goes for some time without taking this self-destructing junks, he would experience withdrawal symptoms. He would often times meet up with friends of like…
Ms. Mosetsana Chepete was diagnosed with a fibroid and ovarian cyst in 2011 and has been living with the condition for four years now. Throughout these years, she experienced severe abdominal pains, prolonged menstrual periods, dizziness, loss of weight and general discomfort accompanied by sleepless nights. According to the doctors, she was to take lots of water in order for…
All alone and imprisoned behind white tiled bathroom walls, sentenced to a mythical crime of constipation. Cold sweat trickles down and all humanly possible strength is applied, but zilch! Nothing comes out. From a dried out excretal process, bowel movements became a strong point for quite the perplexed desire for this young man. Oh, what a pain it has been…
“I am sorry madam, the scan does not show anything hence there is nothing that we can do”. These words echoed through Ms Grace Court’s ear as she couldn’t believe it, it was as if the whole world was crumbling on her. Many thoughts invaded her mind, “What is next? What is going to happen to my children?” For years…