Series: The Journey

Even after it has rained in Rwanda, I can still smell the wet ground when I shut my eyes. I remember the warmth of community,…

Before resilience became a way of life and bravery became a daily decision, a young girl daydreamed under the Ugandan sky. I can still see…

Although Rwanda served as the beginning, Uganda was the surprising chapter that expanded my story. It started naturally, as a friendship grows slowly until you…

There are times in life that are so etched in your brain that you can’t help but remember them, no matter how much time passes….

Arriving in the United States felt like I had strolled into a movie where everyone knew their lines except me. Unusual rhythms filled the streets,…

People often associate bravery with a single great deed, such as a daring farewell, a significant choice, or a leap across oceans. However, I’ve discovered…

No one really prepares you for the silent weight that comes with growth. People frequently perceive the highlight reel from the outside, which includes the…

At one point, I realized I did not have to choose between who I was and what I was becoming. For years, I fought silently…

Looking back on my journey, I’ve realized that all I’ve been through — the bravery, the relocation, the reconstruction — wasn’t simply for my own…

You come to understand that becoming is a continuous process rather than a goal to be reached at some point between contemplation and serenity. For…