Is there hope after abuse?
Well, for the past few days here at 1Africa we’ve been tackling the issue of violence as one of the major issues affecting humanity...
I want to leave but where do I go?
People who have suffered abuse often live in a constant, paralyzing fear, and because of the bond established between them and the person who's...
Will I ever be loved again?
Whenever we have been through a traumatic experience, whether it be the loss of a loved one or some form of physical abuse, we...
How Do I Protect My Children?
Sometimes parents, especially mothers, feel a sense of helplessness and don’t know if they can protect their kids from harm. What can parents do...
Can The Abuser Change?
Very often, we focus on survivors of violence and abuse. However, no one ever thinks of what happens to the perpetrators except for the fact...
What Does Abuse Look Like?
"I've never laid a hand on her! Don't you dare stand here, in my house, and accuse me of such a thing! You're my...
Where did all the good men go?
A recent book by Guy Garcia, emotively titled The Decline Of Men states 'At the dawn of the 21st century, men are not just the...
How Did We Get In This Mess?
The abuse of women and children is an extremely serious matter and one which deserves attention.
We've been taking you through this year's commemoration of...
Why Do Women Stay?
We often find ourselves asking, "Why do women stay in abusive relationships?" or "Why don't they leave?" These types of questions - whether it's intentional...
Do Only Women Get Abused?
Last weekend, I watched a horrifying video. In all honesty, a part of me regrets watching it and I've been battling to erase the...