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Women all over the world are progressively stepping out of the cubbyholes and are boldly making their own statements; how they want to and when they want to, without seeking approval from society . This is great achievement. It’s all we’ve been fighting for and will continue to fight for. Below are some astounding quotes we have compiled for you, for when you need some girl-power inspiration to kick through life.

If you live in Ghana, then the name Obinim is not new to you. In fact, you may even be one of the millions who are tired and sick of the sacrilegious gimmicks of this self-acclaimed Man of God with special ‘divinity’ to turn into a lion, a dog, a snake, as a matter of fact any animal he wishes to; so he says in the video below. Obinim has been trending, and for all the wrong reasons. The stepping-on-the-bellies-of-pregnant-women pastor all in the name of deliverance, who threatens to appear to his critics in dreams to punish them, has no regret whatsoever for his gruesome deeds.

S ome years back, in my late teens, I always told myself I’d get married before I was 23. The thought of being able to enjoy life with my companion in holy matrimony without being pressed (physically, psychologically, or biologically) for children was ideal. I wanted to travel the world. Know people. See places. For my partner and I to get our act together before creating and bringing life into this world.   Maybe the motivation came from knowing my parents discovered each other and started life together quite early. My mother had me when she was barely 21. Three kids down the line, my dad is now in his late 40s, with my mom, a little behind. Definitely, the ‘young old couple’ thingy is attractive. But. I’m currently in my mid-20s. And unmarried. So many things replaced the desire for me to tie the knot before 23. I realized, somehow, that there was no rush. My priorities had shifted. There was education, a lot of growing up to do, and basically life! And there was also ...

Ambition. Success. These two words, despite their different definitions have assumed a mutually unexclusive meaning. One of these words cannot be said without the other following. From your days as a child, these two words are spoken in your ears and you are constantly reminded to be ambitious as it is the surest bet to becoming successful. Men are expected to be ambitious and successful as it is part of what defines them. For women, ambition and success are something they are encouraged to fight for- and education is seen as their surest bet to achieving them. Women are told to be ‘twice as better’ to get to where and earn the privileges their male colleagues are handed. Although, nobody is born with the traits of ambition and success, most are defined by society or the environment; this reminder, or pressure, means that, a woman who has been offered the same privileges as a man, must not disappoint. Her progress is scrutinized by society and her failure criticized –something her ...

It’s been an eye-opener! Two months of discussing depression on Sista Clinik; can you believe it? How time flies! Over the period, we have had quite a number of people share their experiences and opinions about the condition, and the destructive leniency with which many of us treat it. All too soon, we are bringing the curtains down on this series, but we simply cannot do that without speaking to a professional about the condition. We had an interview with Mr. Derek Oppong who is a Lecturer / Entrepreneur and Clinical Psychologist, and took the opportunity to ask him a few questions about depression.

It wasn't until I experienced it that I understood how harmful and “deadly” it was. It was like falling down a bottomless pit, if that makes sense, you're looking for something to hold on to and there's nothing. I was scared, probably more scared than I've ever been. Especially when I found a way out and fell back right into it. It became a sort of cycle, come to think of it, I now have a better understanding of why people fall into all sorts of addictions when they're depressed. I didn't know where to find help, who to talk to or how to help myself. How do you explain something you don't even understand? Something our society considers embarrassing, we hardly talk about depression and the negative effects it has on people. Where does one go to when they're depressed? I'd love to see more help centers that people can walk into or call to speak to a specialist. I'd also love for our society to openly discuss ...

Depression is something that I’ve struggled with for most of my years. It affects my outlook on life, and at my lowest point, I lose all hope of life ever being “good” again.    It’s not just a state of mind for me, but a real medical condition where my brain doesn’t operate at optimum levels.  The parts of my brain that are responsible for motivation and happiness don’t function as they should. And so as a result, sometimes I cry uncontrollably.  Sometimes I wake up and I can’t find the energy to get out of bed. Often I can’t focus on one task or concentrate long enough to complete tasks. It’s a very heavy weight to bear.  My condition improves when I do regular exercise since it stimulates my mind and body, and also when I don’t drink so much alcohol and eat a healthy diet.  Medication exists to treat depression, but it’s not something I can afford right now. I hope that as my life improves, my ability to treat my depression wil...