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International Women’s Day 2021 #ChooseToChallenge

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My Secret Revealed. This morning I woke up with a terrible headache and a very heavy heart. As I scrolled over social media to find the obligatory posts on International Women’s Day. Don’t get me wrong I’ve got this headache because of the same reason. Trying to multitask isn’t my best strength although I think it’s just a matter of time, I’ll perfect it.  Today I want to tell you a secret, a secret about me, a secret about a hidden hypocrite. Oh don’t worry, I’m quite prepared for your “supportive” comments and advice. So there’s a little story that I’d like to share. It’s a story about me, no surprise there.  So let's start from the age of ten-ish; I was one of the first ones to have the blessings from Aunty Flo. I had somehow become this chubby school girl who'd get bullied for my weight and my melanin rich skin. Periods were and sometimes still are such a taboo subject that nobody speaks freely about. Not even when we had the awkward Science lecture on “Female Reproduction...
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I Cast My Stone...

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  Exactly a year back is when I began this journey of creating the ripples of change. When I set out on this journey, I knew for one that it would not be the easiest, but I never imagined it to be during a major global pandemic. There have been times I have doubted every single decision I made. There have been moments when the sparkling eyes of my patients mde my day. There have been memories I will cherish for a lifetime, from the brightest smiles to the tearful goodbyes. If I have learnt one big thing in this adventurous First year is that 'Life is Short'. You can never say never because you're only going to regret it when it's out of reach. I feel privileged to have met and connected with so many people I usually wouldn't have if it wasn't for nursing. This year has challenged me in ways indescribable, from university to placements, and even some very personal losses. I have challenged myself with my own expectations too. I set out to touch at least one lif...
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