Tag: malawi

• Bob Marley’s Disciple

  

  My dad taught me that the most important thing is to know my family history and where I come from. He spoke of the strength inherent in our family name, a spirit carried for generations, and of his immense pride in being African—something he insisted I also embody. His life is a collection of magnificent,…

  Linnahsama

  11/09/2025

  fatherhood, healing

  african-diaspora, Black Consciousness, family, healing, identity, life, love, malawi

• How the Warm Heart of Africa Saved My Soul

  

  I learned about violence before I learned about love. I understood danger before I understood safety. Long before my brain could fully develop, my consciousness told me I had to get creative just to survive. While I had essentials like food and shelter, I truly struggled to find the love for myself. Those early experiences…

  Linnahsama

  10/08/2025

  healing, Personal Journey

  african-diaspora, healing, identity, malawi, self-love