7 lessons from a sister to 3 brothers,

What women can learn from boys and men that you can only know by living with them

“In the fabric of family, men weave threads of wisdom just as women do. My journey, as a sister, niece, and mother, has taught me that the lessons learned from the men in our lives add strength and colour to our own tapestry of understanding.” — Maya Angelou

As a sister to three brothers and a dedicated mom of two boys, I’ve been on a unique journey — a roller coaster ride of emotions, lessons, and revelations. While traversing life observing the tumultuous waters of manhood (from a woman’s perspective), I’ve gathered some invaluable insights. Today, I want to share with you not just what I’ve learned about the resilience and emotional complexity of men but also what men can teach us, women, about relationships.

Prepare to be surprised — my background is deeply rooted in a tightly-knit community, leading to an astonishing family dynamic: I have twenty-five immediate uncles. Yes, you read that correctly. It seems my grandparents favoured family expansion over television, and well, our farms always needed more hands. My family…