My therapist said we need to see people being happy. When I say therapist, you know I mean Tiptop, right? In the spirit of being happy, I went out. Well, two pepperoni pizzas for the price of one, count me in! Mercy has a really welcoming smile, the kind to make you buy extra wings. I’m the kind to eat the same thing over and over until I’m bored. One thing my ex taught me is always to have a backup plan. Mercy suggests I try the Hawaiian. Does pineapple belong on pizza? Of course, the seat at the furthest…
Author: Gladys Njamiu
Gladys Njamiu
Gladys Njamiu writes on mental health, books and films. Holds a bachelor’s Degree in English and Literature from Machakos University. She is a poet and cat lover.
There’s something about Tuesday classes. Monday, we soothe the blues, but Tuesday, we get ready to start the week, plus the classes start at 10:00 am, with zero pressure. As the class representative, I get to school early, collect the signing sheet, get a venue, and communicate with my classmates about that day’s agenda. I can’t help but notice the low turnout; we started as a class of 70, and two years later, we are now 55. The number will decrease. It’s bound to. Everyone in this class is entirely predictable, from when they get to class, how they dress,…
Today I arrived late, by late I mean my favourite spot was taken. I love sitting at the end of the hall, facing the mirror. This way, I can see everyone well, stare, and no one will ask questions. The coffee smells excellent today; Kathy, my favourite Barista, is on duty today, which means my Latte will have a beautiful heart on it. The waffles and pancakes are inviting; Kathy has everything here; she uses powdered sugar to create little, cute patterns. ‘Hello? How are you?’ Kathy asks as she grabs her pen and paper to take my order. ‘I’m…
Good morning, love. I hope you have a fruitful day if you have no one. Nowadays, everyone seems to be in a relationship, and not just that but healthy, growing relationships. These people are thriving! However, some of us are still trying; either you are freshly single (tell me about the breakup and what caused it), have been single for a while, or are in a situation ship, I got gems for you. The truth will set you free. Reflect on your past relationships; what happened? Was she the love of your life? Sometimes we are honest with every other person…
Whenever I introduce myself as a literature student or mention that reading is my hobby, people marvel or ask if I may recommend a book. My favourite question is, “What was the last book you read (Normally, I read three books at a go; one self-help, one romantic fiction, and what I like to call “heavy fiction,” primarily books on slavery, mental health, and the LGBTQ+). Answering these questions is more challenging than it looks, at least not to me. Anyway, do you want to ‘start your reading culture’? Worry no more because you know what? I’ve got you covered!…
Mental health matters have been making the rounds over the past few years. A lot of us are now aware of what ailments such as depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety is. My favourite part is how we have embraced talking about mental health, campaigns, seminars, podcasts, and the cherry psychiatrists, therapists, and counsellors using social media to educate and share tips for survival. But first, let us identify common mental health issues in Kenya. The World Health Organization’s 2017 report on the world mental health situation ranked Kenya fifth among the African countries with the highest number of depression cases. In addition,…