Eunice Kamau
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Growing Up Without a Dad
Growing up without a dad leaves a space you notice even before you can name it. It is not always about what is missing materially. It is about guidance, reassurance, and the quiet sense that someone is always there to support you. Children notice absence even when adults try to soften it or explain it away. They notice empty chairs at birthdays, missed celebrations, and unanswered questions about who they are and where they belong.
By Eunice Kamau12 days ago in Families
Raising Children Alone: Choice, Circumstance, and the Emotional Consequences We Rarely Talk About
In recent years, more people are raising children alone. Sometimes it is a deliberate choice. Other times it is the result of loss, separation, abandonment, or the need to leave an unsafe situation. Society often debates the decision itself, asking whether it was chosen or forced, as if that distinction determines whether the emotional weight is valid.
By Eunice Kamau15 days ago in Families
What If I Am the Victim
There is a moment many of us reach after deep self-reflection. You ask yourself hard questions. You examine your behavior. You wonder if you are the problem. And after all that honesty, another thought quietly appears. What if I am actually the victim
By Eunice Kamau15 days ago in Families
After He Was Gone: Part 2
Distance Returned Without Warning After campus, I moved to a different city for work, and just like that, the distance returned. Not just the physical miles between us, but the emotional space that had once felt like a canyon. Life moved quickly with new responsibilities and new routines, and the noise of becoming an adult filled my days. The calls became fewer. The visits became fewer than the calls.
By Eunice Kamau22 days ago in Confessions
How Do You Know You Are the Toxic or Narcissistic One
We spend a lot of time learning how to identify toxic people. We read articles, watch videos, and swap stories with friends about narcissists we survived. Rarely do we stop and ask a harder question. What if some of the behavior I am angry about exists in me too?
By Eunice Kamau22 days ago in Families
Breastfeeding a Toddler: Ignoring the Noise and Trusting Yourself
My baby girl is almost two. A healthy, well-built little human. Sometimes people look at her and assume she is almost three. And when they see me breastfeeding her, the reactions come quickly. The raised eyebrows. The surprised laughs. The comments that start with “wah” and end with quiet judgement.
By Eunice Kamau26 days ago in Families
Moving On From a Toxic Narcissistic Relationship Is Hard And That Reality Deserves Honesty
People talk about leaving toxic narcissistic relationships as if walking away is the finish line. As if once you leave, everything suddenly becomes clear and easy. But the truth is, leaving is often the smallest part of the journey. The real work begins after. The silence. The confusion. The moments where you question your own memory and wonder how you stayed for so long.
By Eunice Kamau26 days ago in Families
How to Recognize Toxic or Narcissistic In-Laws Early
Most people don’t realize they’re dealing with toxic or narcissistic in-laws until they’re already deeply entangled, emotionally exhausted, doubting themselves, and wondering how normal family disagreements turned into constant battles.
By Eunice Kamau29 days ago in Families
From Biscuits to Bliss: Chocolate Biscuit Pudding
Have you ever eaten until you’re full but still feel like something is missing? Like you want to eat again, but you’re not sure what, only that it has to be sweet? Weird, right? That’s a non-issue when you’re at home, but trust me, it’s a whole different story when you’re visiting someone.
By Eunice Kamau3 months ago in Feast
My First Taste of Molokhia
It was my first time traveling to Lebanon for work. Everyone had told me not to worry about food because there would be meals on the plane. So, that morning, I left home at 5 a.m. without breakfast, nervous, excited, and trusting their advice. Even when my friend offered me coffee in town, I hesitated. Why eat now when there’s food on the plane?
By Eunice Kamau3 months ago in Feast
Shrimp Stew: A Bowl of Comfort and Spice
Shrimp and I didn’t exactly start on the best terms. My first experience with them was, well, let’s just say memorable. I was at a party, running late, and by the time I arrived, most of the food prep duties had been assigned. Guess what was left for me? Shrimp!
By Eunice Kamau3 months ago in Feast
