Norah Owaraga

We rarely have all the facts …

What’s something most people don’t understand? That we rarely have all the facts about anyone particular issue or person’s intentions and actions. If we understood and accepted this reality it would do us good, especially our mental health. One of the ways that I am trying to better navigate this reality is to slow down…

How saying “no” can be good for our mental health

I am socialized not to say “no” directly. The hypocrisy of my socialization is that you are expected to say “no” indirectly. Delay answering and they will get the message that your answer is “no” kind of logic. So, I am learning to bite my tongue and not be upfront with my answer “no”. Buy…

MPs responsible for inadequate healthcare

Like many, on hearing news that President of the United States (POTUS) Donald Trump had frozen USAID, I was quick to place the blame for people in Uganda not accessing medical care to him. Specifically, as regards to ARVs for managing HIV and AIDS. I have since jumped off that bandwagon. I realized I had…

An in your face arm snake tattoo would be my choice

I think that an arm snake tattoo would be a could choice for me. As push back and symbolic display of woman empowerment. Kind of dare come close with ill intentions, I will bite. And my bite could be fatal to you. Yes, an arm snake tattoo on the arm of a woman my stature…