Author: Julie Hendricks

“Run like a girl,” “throw like a girl,” “scream like a girl” – why has this become synonymous with weakness and ineptitude? LIKE A GIRL seems to be the most offensive statement to ensure the recipient of this commentary is offended and motivated towards behavioural change. Its purpose is to patronise. As the mother of…

09:09 on a Thursday morning, incoming WhatsApp from my 74-year-old Mom: “Woke up yesterday short of breath and weak went to clinic. Sent me to hospital now in Medi Clinic in PMB. Had Angiogram HEART Fine doing CAT scan of lungs. Will let you know later”. Each time I call my mom and ask how…