Category: PERSONAL BLOG
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HEROINE, VIVINE
Words Fail Me – Rare Occurence.Mother got HIV. Father no longer with us.Too Young. Too Much. Burden Too Wide for My Thin Built.I know there is a God in Heaven.Gusa menya itagitaha i Rwanda.Quick, Mother is Awake.*Wipes Tears*. *A Smile.*Mwaramutse Mama? Karibu Ku Meza. HIV Rates are the Highest in Africa due to poverty, violence…
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TAXES
Since I got promoted, I mistakenly thought “I’d arrived” and started making plans to purchase my dream car (of the moment.) That is a chocolate convertible benz with license plate “LawyerLiv” or “Nyanza”…That was until I saw my first pay. A literal 1/4th has been taken out for taxes. Reached out to HR to see…
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WHAT IS IT?
Lest you accuse me of only talking about love, let the record reflect, I’ve addressed other topics in my two most recent editions. But now, what do you want me to discuss, constellations and orbits? I beg, spare me. What I really want to know is, where does the discomfort many of you have around…
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RIDE OR DIE? THE “FUDGE”?
Early this year, I received a message from a woman in Rwanda saying one of those almost-family member of mine had impregnanted her and refused to take accountability. (Key word: Almost Fam. There are no cowards in my blood line.) After investigating that her story was in fact true, I tried to reason with the…
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DATING STANDARDS
It’s true I didn’t have standards before, this I don’t deny. This was due to a naiveté problem not a self-esteem problem. I thought all humans worthy of my love, I didn’t know I’d encounter brutes. I have 99 problems but self-esteem issue is a problem I don’t have. If anything I have inherited from…
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BDAY GLOW
Before, when I was a village girl, I’d exhaust my suprahyoid muscle (throat) debating matters of society, now I chuckle at archaic thinking in a Mars-Era. Before, when I was a village girl, I’d pick up unknown numbers. Now, the level of womanhood I’ve unlocked, does not permit me to do such. Callers can utilize…
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MON AURORE
Today is a special day… The most beautiful damsel is an ENGAGED woman. Those who are mourning the exit of this gem off the market, mourn quickly and in silence, please. Do not perturb our celebration with your wail… Here is a velvet napkin.(We fancy like that.) To l’heureux élu (the chosen one). My brother,…
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GISÈLE PELICOT: SHERO
**Trigger Warning** The following contains references to grave sexual violence crimes. Frenchwoman, Gisèle Pelicot is enduring what French Media is calling “Le Procès du Siècle”. (Trial of the Century). She opted for proceedings to take place in open court insisting, “it is not for me to have shame but them.” The terrible crimes committed against…
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Rolls Royce
My dear friend invited me to a sort of double date situation. Nobody termed it as that but I took the liberty to since we were 2 single women lunching with 2 single men. My friend is a boss herself so I should have known… The men were very respectful (a stark contrast from last…
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PHILANTHROPY RECAP (2024)
Rise & Shine, Beloved! Happy Saturday!As we approach the conclusion of 2024, I wish to express my deepest gratitude to ALL DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS. By the grace of God we have accomplished so much this year, please see below’s recap!
LawyerLiv & Co. 