Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.
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Passionate blogger sharing insights on lifestyle, music and personal growth.
⭐Shortlisted on The Creative Future Writers Awards 2025.
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Rust And Roses.
The doors of St Andrew’s always creaked, but that Sunday, they slammed open with a noise too sharp to ignore. A gust blew straight down the aisle, rattling the projector screen and sending hymn sheets skimming like dead leaves across the laminate floor.
By Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.9 months ago in Horror
Some honest thoughts after listening to Tiken Jah Fakoly’s 'Plus Rien Ne M’étonne'.
You know those songs that hit you right in the chest, even if you weren’t expecting it? That’s exactly what happened when I listened to Tiken Jah Fakoly’s Plus Rien Ne M’étonne.
By Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.9 months ago in Beat
BBC’s 'Just Act Normal': A Wound We All Carry.
Disclaimer: Before I begin, a quick note: I'm not someone who watches a lot of TV, and I’m certainly no expert when it comes to reviewing shows. So, if I get the names wrong or miss some details — that's on me. But something about "Just Act Normal" grabbed me, and I can’t shake the things it made me think about. It left me with more questions than answers, and I think that’s worth sharing.
By Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.9 months ago in Geeks
The Sweet Perks of Baking at Home: My Go-To Cinnamon and Vanilla Muffins.
There’s something truly special about baking your own cakes at home. It’s not just about the end result — it’s about the whole experience: the familiar smells filling the kitchen, the satisfaction of creating something from scratch, and the simple joy of knowing exactly what goes into your food.
By Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.9 months ago in Feast
Provision Is Not a Privilege: Why I Refuse to Build With a Broke Man.
For centuries, across cultures, continents, and civilizations, one truth has remained constant: women are wired to be cared for, protected, and provided for. It is neither entitlement nor arrogance; it is nature. It is the very design of balance between the masculine and the feminine.
By Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.9 months ago in Humans
Eat the Color Back into Your Day.
A Sweetcorn and Avocado Wrap Recipe Full of Life and Comfort. Some days move slowly. The hours stretch out, soft and heavy, and even the simplest routines feel a little heavier in your hands. It was one of those days — a day made for staying tucked inside, keeping company with warm drinks, quiet thoughts, and gentle persistence.
By Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.9 months ago in Feast
Solo. Fearless. Unstoppable: Meet the Woman Who Rides Across a Continent.
It began with a restless night. I had woken from a troubled dream—the kind that lingers, leaving a hollow ache you can’t quite name. After whispering a prayer into the stillness, I reached for my phone, hoping the familiar scroll of Instagram reels would soothe me back to sleep.
By Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.9 months ago in Humans
Homeward or Nowhere.
In today’s world, the movement of Black people across continents reveals a striking and profound irony. Many Black individuals who were born and raised in the West—African Americans, Afro-Caribbeans, and second-generation African immigrants—are choosing to move back to Africa. They come in search of identity, purpose, peace, and sometimes, a place they can truly call home. At the same time, millions of Africans are doing the opposite—leaving the continent with hopes of greener pastures in Europe or North America, often only to be met with a different kind of struggle.
By Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.9 months ago in Humans
In Full Bloom.
Today was one of those days. The kind where even getting out of bed feels like a heroic feat. I lay there, tucked beneath my blanket, the world feeling distant, and my to-do list whispering at me from a corner I refused to face. I’d held my wee for so long it was beginning to feel like a metaphor for all the things I was holding in—discomfort, frustration, pressure, hope. And yet, there was also peace. A strange, stubborn kind of peace in admitting that today, I simply didn’t want to try.
By Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.9 months ago in Psyche
