Contempt slowly erodes a person’s confidence, self-worth, and dignity. It leaves invisible scars, making them feel unseen, unvalued, and less than they truly are.

Over time, it can silence their voice and diminish the light they once carried within.

You can love deeply and still feel exhausted.

Sometimes the people you think are strong are carrying the heaviest invisible loads.

Grief is not something you can prepare for, because you don’t know how it will hit you or when it will come.

There is something in griefing that is more than sadness. The loneliness, emptiness, helplessness, the feeling of being left behind, and mostly the finality of it all.

This week, I found a poem that’s helped me, it’s titled, GRIEF by Glen Flowers.

Homecoming: The Cost of Independence

Across cities and cultures, more young adults in their 20s, and 30s are moving back home, not because they lack ambition, but because independence has become expensive.

Rising rent, unstable job markets, student debt, and delayed life milestones are reshaping what adulthood looks like. But this shift isn’t just financial. It’s emotional. It’s cultural. It’s deeply personal.

Homecoming: The Cost of Independence explores the tension between autonomy and affordability, asking:

Is moving back home a setback or a strategy for survival in a changing world?

Today on Coffee with Temmi, I sat down with two incredibly impressive teenagers, Naledi Gugushe and Saba Eskandari for an honest conversation about the scourge of gender-based violence. It was truly heart-warming, and a powerful reminder of how hopeful our future is when young people are informed, courageous, and willing to engage.

Tune in as we explore their perspectives and the change they want to see in the world.

Where were you at midnight of 31st December 1999?

It’s been 25 years since the world held its collective breath on that night. People prayed, panicked, and prepared for what they thought would be the end of the digital world. But when the clocks struck midnight — nothing happened.

The lights stayed on. Planes didn’t fall. Life simply continued.

Reflecting on how far we’ve come, what fear taught us, and why faith — even in uncertain times — never crashes

Boundaries

Have you ever seen a hamster running in its cage? Round and round, legs flying — but it’s not really going anywhere. Lately, that’s exactly how my life has felt.

And it’s all down to not setting boundaries.

Grab your cup and let’s chat

The people children trust the most; parents, relatives, teachers, and leaders, are meant to protect them. What happens when those trusted protectors become the very source of harm?

Abuse is not always committed by strangers; too often, it comes from the familiar, cloaked in silence and betrayal. We uncover the painful reality of broken trust and challenge the silence of adults who look away.

Protecting children means more than love - it demands courage, truth, and accountability.

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“You’ve heard the saying, ‘beauty is only skin deep.’ Well… the beauty industry has turned that into a multi-billion-dollar reality. We’re talking creams, serums, facials, treatments - each promising the kind of skin that’ll make you feel unstoppable.

But here’s the thing… are we really buying better skin, or are we buying self-esteem? And if confidence has a price tag, what are we actually paying?

Today, I’m looking at the skin industry through the eyes of a skin specialist, Bukky Eyinade, and we’re going to talk about what’s really going on beneath the surface.”

I sat down for coffee with Clinical Psychologist, Lola Bade-Aluko to talk about what depression really looks like in adults — how it shows up, how it feels, and why it’s not always easy to spot.

It’s August, and this month is all about women. I’ll be taking time to look at us — our experiences, our stories — through different angles and environments.