Women’s Chronicles

“I have been single for so long that it is now even strange to think about starting a relationship.

“I am just happy that I have made it to 2024.

I may not be ending the year on the best of footing as I am giving you a republished piece.

By Abigail Headley It is a widely-held belief, in Guyana and possibly the Caribbean, that men dislike Christmas because they are often burdened with the responsibility of cleaning and spending money.

(Reprinted from December 2019) Sometimes I want to do so much, and it just gets to me.

“I have been married for years and it is like I don’t know if I can just leave and go.

“I was in a job that was slowly draining me. I couldn’t believe I was there for so long as I had given myself just about two years but yet eight years later, I was still there and it was not doing good for me.

I know many of us sisters are getting anxious. Why? Christmas is just 30 days away.

There she was singing quietly to the music on the radio as she cleaned the interior of a corporate entity I visited recently.

We have heard so many horror stories about poor customer service in Guyana.

According to Kirk ‘Chow Pow’ Jardine fathers are under attack. That statement was made on his Facebook page hours after he left the lock-up where he was held for allegedly publicly assaulting his daughter physically.

“I just want to be a blessing to the children and even to my colleagues.

“I can’t believe this is the order. I don’t know what I will do with my children.

“I don’t know what is happening with me, I am just forgetting things all the time.

“I just tired of working in the night. Sometimes I feel as if I am not getting any time for myself much less my children.

Recently I came across the name Majah Hype. Apparently this individual was born Colin Nigel McPherson and he is described as a Caribbean comedian who is known for his skits on social media.

“All I want is for my children to grow up to be God-fearing, well-adjusted, productive citizens of this society.

This week, a sister shares her recent experience at the Georgetown Public Hospital.

Most women value true friendship. I have heard some of us say that we don’t need friends as we have our families.

I am due back at the desk shortly. But this column from November last year reminds us that we should be mindful of those we call friends.