D. Ahoba

doctor, hospital corridor

The Oath vs The Weight

Short Stories

Men don’t cry. Doctors are familiar with death. But this pierced my soul. I checked again for a pulse, blinking fast so that the tears don’t fall, willing life into his body.

five Ghanaian children playing in the sand

Reclaiming the Lost Innocence of Childhood

Articles General

In the past, children were raised with a strong respect for elders and societal norms. They were taught the importance of obedience, gratitude, and humility. We’d greet our elders with a warm smile and a polite greeting, never daring to be rude. Everyone monitored every child closely. We understood the importance of hard work and good behavior, knowing that our actions would determine the rewards we’d receive, especially during Christmas.

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