What began as a young girl’s dream of becoming a writer quickly turned into a daily struggle for validation, as her essays were constantly ridiculed, her confidence chipped away, and her identity questioned in front of her peers.
Despite coming from Kibera with a strong foundation in creative expression, Wanjiku found herself suffocating under the rigid expectations of her new school in Westlands.
Despite coming from Kibera with a strong foundation in creative expression, Wanjiku found herself suffocating under the rigid expectations of her new school in Westlands.
Her teacher, Mrs Mwangi, dismissed her work as “too informal” and repeatedly suggested she did not belong among top-performing students.
The constant criticism left Wanjiku battling self-doubt, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion, even as she continued to push herself harder each day.READ MORE.......................
