Image by Brian I met Brayo a little over 6 years ago after I got married. His family and my in-laws are great close family friends. Brayo is fun, outgoing and a people’s person. He is kind, always ready to help and super respectful. And he has a twin brother. Ask me about him later! … Continue reading Brian Oyoo; Overcoming Depression and Soaring High
Depression
Understanding Mental Health
In recent years, the numbers on mental health issues have been on the rise in Kenya. According to a study on ‘The State on Mental Health in Kenya’ by Dr. Kamau Kanyoro, it states that at least one in every four Kenyans suffers from a mental illness at one point in their lives; this is … Continue reading Understanding Mental Health
On a side note…
When I recently talked about depression, I never knew I could have an effect on anyone. I just thought it was a therapeutic way for me to let go and maybe make it up to those I may have been a shitty friend to during that despairing period. So you can imagine the shock when … Continue reading On a side note…
Pick yourself up!
Ever had moments where you entirely lost faith in yourself? Where you felt that you were not worthy? You go to a dark cold place where you just give in and give up? Well, I have been there, I have lived that life. It’s an exhausting, heart wrenching, pissing ordeal that consumes you and you … Continue reading Pick yourself up!