Things worth reading
Curated articles, guides, and tools — written for the Zimbabwean context. Free to read, free to share. Always being added to.
Mental Health
Understanding depression — a Zimbabwean perspective
How depression looks and feels in our local context, and the talk-therapy approach known as kuvhura pfungwa.
— Friendship Bench
When sadness becomes something more
Signs that what you are feeling may need professional support, and how to take the first step.
— PTAL
Coming soon — full article in development
Anxiety: why your body is reacting
A simple explainer on the physical symptoms of anxiety and grounding techniques you can use right now.
— PTAL
Coming soon — full article in development
Relationships & Family
Lobola, expectation, and emotional pressure
On navigating cultural expectations around marriage and family without losing yourself.
— PTAL
Coming soon — full article in development
When a parent is the source of the pain
Setting boundaries with family members in a culture that prioritises respect for elders.
— PTAL
Coming soon — full article in development
Domestic Violence & Safety
Recognising the patterns of abuse
Physical, emotional, financial, and digital abuse — what they look like and what to do next.
— Musasa Project
A safety plan you can build in 15 minutes
Practical steps to prepare to leave or to stay safer where you are.
— PTAL
Coming soon — full article in development
Finance & Work Stress
Managing money anxiety in a Zimbabwean economy
Why financial stress feels worse here, and what helps when you cannot control the macro picture.
— PTAL
Coming soon — full article in development
Knowing when to leave a job
Burnout vs. a bad season vs. genuinely needing to move on — how to tell the difference.
— PTAL
Coming soon — full article in development
Community & Belonging
Diaspora loneliness
For Zimbabweans abroad: the unique grief of being far from home and how to build belonging where you are.
— PTAL
Coming soon — full article in development
Finding people who get it
Online and in-person communities for Zimbabweans navigating mental health, recovery, and grief.
— PTAL
Coming soon — full article in development
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