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Towards the unknown

For eons, people have migrated across the globe for a multitude of reasons: to escape conflict, persecution and natural disasters or simply to search for new opportunities.

This current trend of movement seems to have translated to the present day, with migration being more common now than ever before. Moving away from one’s home is an astronomical step towards the unknown, often coupled with many trials and tribulations.

Despite the initial shock of a foreign, novel land, there are many benefits to be reaped from living in an environment that is inherently different from one’s usual surroundings.

Editor's Comment
Depression is real; let's take care of our mental health

It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...

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