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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10 Things I Love About Myself.
When I first read about this self-appreciation challenge, I had to laugh. I mean, look around—the internet is brimming with self-appointed empaths pointing fingers at narcissists, threads unraveling every trait as a red flag, and people whispering about self-love like it’s something to be suspicious of. So, when Rick Henry Christopher threw open this challenge, my brain interpreted it as someone finally daring to say, “Hey, let’s talk about what we like about ourselves,” it felt bold. Refreshing, even, a delicious license to soak in the parts of myself I don’t always celebrate out loud.
By Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.9 months ago in Humans
Breaking the Silence: A Letter to the "Church" That Taught Me the Hard Truths.
Introduction: I know many of you have walked a similar road—one where the “church” was meant to be a place of refuge, a sanctuary where you could find love, support, and community. But instead, you felt manipulated, used, or simply unseen. You may have given so much of yourself, only to be left questioning whether the care you were offered was ever real. Maybe, like me, you’ve faced the harsh realization that some places and people who claim to represent Jesus aren’t truly reflecting His love at all.
By Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.9 months ago in Confessions
All About ThroneRoom’s Worship Event, “Saints”.
Even though I was far away in the UK, I felt like I was right there in Makurdi, Nigeria this afternoon, as I livestreamed ThroneRoom’s worship event, “Saints,” held at the Good News Chapel in Benue State University. The university, located in the heart of Benue State, was the perfect backdrop for what turned out to be a deeply moving, spirit-filled celebration of Easter, community, and Jesus.
By Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.9 months ago in Beat
The Quiet Betrayal: A Confession About My Skin.
I’ve always seen myself as a lone wolf — someone who walks her own path, unaffected by the noise of the world. I’ve never been one to follow the crowd, never felt the need to explain my choices or soften my edges for the sake of fitting in. And yet, even I have had thoughts I never expected to admit out loud. Thoughts that live in the quiet, shadowed corners of the self.
By Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.9 months ago in Confessions
When The Sky Remembers.
I live in a small house, alone. My window doesn’t offer much—a sliver of faded sky and a road where the silence lingers like an old melody. It’s a quiet life, the kind that stretches time into threads you can almost feel between your fingers.
By Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.9 months ago in Chapters
Flood the Page: Submit to FlashFlood Journal’s 2025 Edition.
As a writer, I’ve always been fascinated by the power of brevity. There’s a certain magic in saying more with less—compressing emotion, narrative, and character into just a few hundred words. That’s why flash fiction has always held a special place in my creative heart. And it’s also why I’m submitting to this year’s FlashFlood Journal, part of the UK's National Flash Fiction Day celebration.
By Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.9 months ago in Writers
Danny’s Light: On Grief, Memory, and the Power of Doing Good.
It’s been over twenty years since I lost my friend Danny, and yet there are still days when it feels like he was just here. Like I can still hear his laugh in the room. Like I’m about to turn a corner and see his smile. Grief is strange that way—it doesn’t really end. It just finds a quieter place in your life. But even in its quiet, it still calls out.
By Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.9 months ago in Humans
Coming Home: How I’m Returning to Eat from a Place of Healing.
I used to be a vegan. It only lasted about a year and a half until sometime in 2023, I stopped. There was no dramatic exit or banner moment—just a quiet fading of a lifestyle that once felt like home. Life got complicated. My body grew weary. I was navigating a difficult season of treatment and recovery, and the strict routines and rules that had once felt empowering suddenly felt like burdens.
By Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.9 months ago in Longevity
