Growing up I often wondered why I didn’t have a father, like many of my school friends. My father killed himself when I was a baby, so I never got to meet him. It was only after hearing his story that I realised the many mistakes that he had made before his very last and… Continue reading The Sure Investment
As a creative learner, I love analogies, anecdotes and metaphors that help me to understand things better; especially lessons of life. When talking about life, I can’t help but to refer to the Author of life, who has left instructions and guidance in His Word to teach us how to live well. As I have… Continue reading Push!
I’ve been in Ghana for just over a year now and have thankfully got myself a great job in marketing. In true Purple style, I’ve made a few observations and just have to share it! Now, everywhere you go there will be office politics, but during my time here I have realised that Ghanaian office politics is… Continue reading Office Politics in a different country! Memories from our Rosie with love!
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!
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
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
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,
We all know how it feels when you’re in school and puberty hits. All of a sudden you are highly aware of yourself and how attractive (or not) that you are to the opposite sex. Suddenly passing that spelling test is not as important as being the only one without a boyfriend. God forbid if… Continue reading Never Been Kissed!
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
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
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