beauty, Spiritual

All Style & No Substance!

I can’t help but stand in awe of how far we have come technologically. Social media is more powerful than it ever was. In an instant you can share messages with the world, communicate great memories with friends and even promote your cause, whatever it is. However, among the thousands of images and messages we see… Continue reading All Style & No Substance!

Our Christmas Appeal

Gift a Hamper to a Special Home this Christmas

Every year, we as the Purple Touch focus our efforts on making a difference in people’s lives through the act of giving. Over the years, we have worked with many children and families in the hope that, as God has blessed us, we can in turn bless others. This year, through our various activities we… Continue reading Gift a Hamper to a Special Home this Christmas

Our Community giving

Why giving back to the community means so much

Giving back to the community is so important to us as, between us, we have overcome so much. Losing a parent to suicide, sexual assault and the stigma of being a young divorcee, are just the tip of the iceberg of issues that we have faced and overcome in our lives so far. As women… Continue reading Why giving back to the community means so much

child abuse, Real life story

Excel reveals the childhood games that stole her innocence – Part 1

I was born into a middle class family and I had two brothers and three sisters – I was considered the favoured baby by my siblings because I was the one born in the time of family abundance and wealth, unlike the others who were born in times of some austerity…! After I was born,… Continue reading Excel reveals the childhood games that stole her innocence – Part 1

Parenting

Dear Baby Girl,

You are not here yet, not even close to being thought of but I was inspired to write to you already! Quite clearly being flesh of my flesh, you will be fabulous, great fashion sense and confident etc (lol), and I want you to channel your qualities and abilities into great things, positive things. After… Continue reading Dear Baby Girl,

Love Life, Soul Food, Spiritual

The Male Jezebel Part 2

The Male Jezebel left me confused for ages. He attacked me in the dark when I least expected it. One day, I suddenly woke up and found myself in a pool of blood that was seeping from a deep hole in my heart. I looked around and tried to remember how I got there but… Continue reading The Male Jezebel Part 2

Love Life, Soul Food, Spiritual

Thou Shall Love Thyself

Before I get started, I know that you have probably read tons of articles that talk about insecurities and loving yourself, but let's look at things from a slightly different angle... Do you know someone who is always hostile towards others, selfish, judgemental and often presuming the worst in others? Sometimes you just don't get… Continue reading Thou Shall Love Thyself

Love Life, Soul Food, Spiritual

The Male Jezebel Part 1

Let’s follow the journey that a Westernised woman takes in the 21st Century when she wants to become a woman of God… She releases her defences as she meets the greatest Man of all time and trusts Him with her heart, her emotions and her secrets. She falls in love with Him and accepts that… Continue reading The Male Jezebel Part 1