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Yandi Hlomuka
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Love Blossoms In The Little Things

What is love? Whenever I encounter this question, my mind reminds me of Haddaway’s song instead of an appropriate answer. I smile to stop myself from responding with, “Baby, don’t hurt me.” Yes, I am afraid of love hurting me. …

Love

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Love Blossoms In The Little Things
Love Blossoms In The Little Things
Love

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New Year, New Me? Not this time.

The beginning of the year is an exciting time for most people. It signifies hope, a chance for a fresh start, and endless opportunities. It’s a celebration of endings and beginnings. For some, though, the start of a new year triggers anxiety and depression. After dealing with feelings of defeat…

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New Year, New Me? Not this time.
New Year, New Me? Not this time.
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A New Nightmare - Endometriosis

Pain has always been a loyal companion. I don’t remember a time when I was without it. I’ve been chronically ill for 22 years, but lately, I mumble, 'I’m in so much pain,' more times than I have for all these years. I started this year happy. My heart was…

Endometriosis

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A New Nightmare - Endometriosis
A New Nightmare - Endometriosis
Endometriosis

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Feb 4, 2022

Love Has Always Loved Me

Ever met someone who felt like home? Their arms felt familiar from the first time and you could unmask and lay it down? Ever been held with so much tenderness, an assurance with no word spoken? Held like everything will be okay when your world is all up in flames? …

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Love Has Always Loved Me
Love Has Always Loved Me
Love

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Oct 30, 2020

I'll Get Sick Again - Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

How do I teleport back to winter? I miss the clear night skies, the hissing wind on a July afternoon and better health. Season change is always torturous for me, especially in the spring and summer months. …

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I'll Get Sick Again - Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis
I'll Get Sick Again - Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Oct 7, 2020

Letter to My Inner Child

Little Ayanda I’ve dreaded writing this letter for a long time out of fear that my words wouldn’t carry any weight after all the disappointments you’ve suffered. I apologize for the delay. You’ve had the world on your shoulders for so long that being a child eludes you. I apologize for that. …

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Letter to My Inner Child
Letter to My Inner Child
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Sep 26, 2020

TW: Hypersexuality As A Response to Rape

Hypersexuality is a common response to sexual assault/rape, yet we rarely speak about it. It wasn’t until 2018, after years of invalidating my trauma, that I learned that my hypersexuality was a normal and valid coping mechanism to rape. I was raped the first time at 13 by an older…

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TW: Hypersexuality As A Response to Rape
TW: Hypersexuality As A Response to Rape
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Sep 11, 2020

Where Do Tired Moms Go?

Parenting is an adventure I wanted no part of. I’ve lost count of the times I’ve woken up defeated and ready for an opt-out button from motherhood. The fact that I have to show up for my child, whether or not tired, has been the hardest reality to grasp. I’m…

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Where Do Tired Moms Go?
Where Do Tired Moms Go?
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Aug 5, 2020

The Big 2–7!

Yesterday, I celebrated another trip around the sun and it was special. Now, I’m not one to fuss about my birthday as I felt that it was just another day on the calendar, nothing special. My birthday celebrations have always been decided by my family and this year was no…

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The Big 2–7!
The Big 2–7!
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Yandi Hlomuka

Yandi Hlomuka

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A woman and her notebook, under the tree at the top of the hill, doodling all the thoughts that her lips fail to utter.

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