Filomena Kaburu
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The day I learned to bring something to the table
For most of my life, I believed that a family’s harmony revolved around trust and mutual roles. My husband was the provider, and I managed the home. It was an unspoken agreement, one I assumed would carry us through life. I never thought to ask, “What happens if the provider can no longer provide?”
By Filomena Kaburuabout a year ago in Families
The lesson I learned after 15 years of job searching
Growing up, I believed education was the ultimate key to success. My parents, teachers, and society echoed the mantra: study hard, get good grades, and a good job will follow. It was the golden rule, repeated so often that I never questioned it. I threw myself into academics, excelling in exams, earning accolades, and dreaming of a future where my hard work would pay off.
By Filomena Kaburuabout a year ago in Education
The silent revolution
Maya had always been the picture of strength to those around her. A 35-year-old marketing executive, she was the one everyone relied on—at home, at work, and in her community. Yet beneath her confident exterior, Maya was struggling.
By Filomena Kaburuabout a year ago in Families
