Wynpress - Term 1, 2020

WYNBERG GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL

WYNPRESS TERM 1 2020

Contents 01 Editor's Letter - Kelly Blake 02 The Meaning of Love - Summer Dreyden 03 Loving Yourself in a World that Doesn't Love You Stacey Muzanya 04 Self-Care Tips - Jenna Ryklief 05 Learning from Nature - Liezaan Bosch 06 Where is My Twin? - Jade Irvine-Smith 07 How Body Neutrality Could Have a More Sustainable Effect than Body Positivity- Sadie Kennedy 08 Marriage: A Constitutional Right- Sage Seef 09 The Chemistry of Love- Christan Gonsalves 10 A Letter to the Valentine-Less - Kaylen Meiring 11 How the Media Pushes Toxic Representations of Love Lois Flandorp 12 Taking the Lead - Tara Roos 13 Loving Ain't Easy - Khanyisile Cotani

The Editor's Letter The first term of 2020 is upon us! The first term brings about new beginnings: we are assigned new classes; new teachers join our wonderful school; we welcome the new grade 8s to the school-new learners as well as our new principal, Ms Wallace. During this extremely busy term filled with lots of changes, I urge you to give yourself time to settle in. Don’t beat yourself up for not getting into the swing of things right away. Take each day as it comes. Take some time to reflect on the previous year, forgive yourself the fact that you did not achieve the goals you set, but also reflect on the ones you managed to achieve. Aim at working hard; try your best and make 2020 your year!

An event which we celebrate during the first term is,of course, Valentine’s Day. With that fact in mind,the Wynpress committee decided to centre this issue around the theme of Love in its many different forms. This issue is sure to have something for everyone so sit back and enjoy the first issue of Wynpress 2020!

“Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind,And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.”WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE - Kelly Blake

The meaning of

All people have their own unique views on what love means and the spectrum of feelings associated with it. You can try googling it and asking others about this all-encompassing emotion, but, at the end of the day, what matters most is to ask yourself the golden question-what does love mean to you?

"It's that indescribable feeling you get that remains unmatched to anything else."-Faith April "It means not giving up when it's no longer sunshine."- Kerryn Bosch " Internal fire."-Ruth Muller "When you love someone, it’s about seeing their imperfections and accepting them, instead of seeing the person as ‘perfect’. I also think that when you truly love someone, their emotions somewhat affect you too."Lauren Fox "Without love, what's the point of living - without love, we have nothing."Margarita Charitou " Love means sacrifice and a happy soul."-Alyssa Duncan "When you can be the best version of yourself, you are loved."-Lynn Visagie "Love is the opposite of hurt. It’s that warm feeling you get when those special people walk into the room. Love is comforting, caring and unconditional acceptance of your true self. Love is unexplainable and the closest thing to magic I have ever felt."-Emily Taberner "Love is a selfless act of affection toward someone/ something. It doesn't expect anything in return but involves qualities such as compassion, generosity, kindness, gentleness and faithfulness. Love is pure and not what I would describe as an emotion, but rather something much more permanent. Love also doesn't judge, but rather embraces imperfection and builds one up."-Leigh Philander

"I would define love as deep feeling (that is not always seen but felt) for someone that comes with no conditions. Something that should be easy. Lastly, love is continuous-it continues throughout life."-Kyla Peters "Personally, I think the word ‘love’ has become so overused that it has lost its meaning. You never know if,when someone says the word, they mean it or not. However, I think real love is healthy and beneficial"-Leah Brown "For me, love is a feeling of connection that one person has towards something else. Love does not have to be romantic, it can be any special connection between two things. Love is the thing that keeps two people together even through the tough and uneasy times."-Christan Gonsalves "To me, love is this powerful yet complex emotion. It's a whirlwind of unexplainable joy, unbearable sadness and so many shades of other deep emotions. I see it as this eternal thread that weaves its way into people's hearts and binds them together.

It gives an individual a satisfying sense of belonging and comfort and it is able to manifest in so many forms."Lieschen Natus

""I think of love as a very powerful thing which greatly influences the relationships and the impact we have on other people's lives as well as in our own lives. I think that love has always/mostly been emphasized in a romantic essence that we forget that love should start within before it can be radiated to positively impact other people's lives, and for me, I think that without a heart that is filled with pure intentions people will continue hurting others and getting themselves hurt all in the name of love."-Khanyisile Cotani i"Love to me, can be a difficult thing to describe as often it's done with actions, not words."-Andrea Bennet "Real love is something so deep and genuine, in a world so clouded with the fake and fickle, true love is just one of those things that cannot be faked."-Jade Irvine-Smith "Love means appreciation, acceptance, honesty, and loyalty.I feel that it isn't love if these aren't filled."-Taryn Paulsen "Love is comfort and warmth."Kaylen Meiring "Love means choosing decisions whether they're difficult or easy that don’t necessarily benefit you,but somebody else who means a lot to you. Even though you gain nothing in return, you do it with the sole purpose of making another person happy."-Tayla Gassert "

"Love, to me, is definitely the feeling of safety. When you love someone, no matter whom, you should be able to feel comfortable around them and enough so that they feel your comfort as well."-Leah Lombard "To love someone is to want to compromise and sacrifice for them. When you put someone and their needs first because you want them to be content even if it's without you."-Lois Flandorp

- Summer Dreydenn

Loving Yo u rs e lf i n A W or l d T ha t D oes n’ t L o ve You We, as a society, live in an extremely judgmental world full of stereotypes and profiling. When it comes to us as individuals, we judge ourselves and criticise everything about ourselves based on society’s standards. This type of environment and mindset immediately becomes toxic and dangerous; hence we preach self-love, something that is usually at the top of most New Year's Resolutions. The thing about self-love is that it’s a lot harder to practise, and almost becomes impossible when you live in a society that doesn’t like who you are.

I still remember when I was in Primary school: I had extremely low selfesteem and while there were many causes there was one main one and that was representation. I used to watch Cartoon Network, Disney and Nickelodeon daily. On those channels I slowly started to notice something:none of the main characters, the beautiful girls who had the perfect lives, ever looked like me. In fact, I can remember exactly one, Raven. I remember always wanting to look like Hannah Montana, Alex Russo, Kim Possible, Lizzie McGuire and so on. I still remember how ashamed I was of my extremely curly hair and refused to leave the house unless it was relaxed or in braids. I didn’t like who I was or how I looked like because I always believed that there was one type of beauty, the beauty that Disney showed me. Now I wish I could go back in time and tell that little girl not to be ashamed of her curly hair, dark skin and culture.

by Lula de Rose

What I went through is something that millions of people still go through today. This self-loathing that develops because no one told you that you were beautiful. It’s happening to many people part of the LGBTQ+ community, who have been brainwashed into thinking that they are not valid, to people who have been told that their religions and cultures preach violence, to people who have been told that their home languages aren’t ‘welcome’ and so much more. Through all this one starts to realize that self-love cannot exist in the same world as ‘fitting in’ and obeying society’s standards. For people to truly love themselves, they need to love all parts of themselves, even the parts society might look down on. For obvious reasons, this isn’t always easy and can be quite terrifying. It takes a lot of courage and determination to show the world who you really are.

It’s not something that just happens overnight, it takes time and there is nothing wrong with that.

Although this is a process, there are a few things you can do to help that process to be unapologetically yourself. The first thing that helped me was when I started to focus more on media that represented me. I went hunting for movies and series that had strong female black leads. The moment I did that, it helped me see myself in a different and more realistic way. The second thing that helped me was I started talking about how I felt, especially when I got to high school. I started calling out all the biased standards and by doing so, it became clearer and clearer how wrong they were. Talking about it also made me feel less alone and trapped. The final thing that really helped me was that I surrounded myself with people who not only cared about me, but could also relate to my own experience. They made me feel comfortable in my own skin and I never felt as if I had to pretend to be someone else.

The most important decision in your life, the one that will affect every other decision you make, will always be the commitment to loving and accepting yourself. It directly affects the quality of your relationships, your work, and your general well-being. Sometimes it isn’t easy, especially when the world is sending you subliminal messages of why you shouldn’t love yourself. We all have the right to be proud of who we are and where we come from, and I personally believe we all have the strength to get to that place in our lives.

- Stacey Muzanya

Self-care tips - Jenna Ryklief

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Self-love (n): regard for one's own well-being and happiness.

To care and love yourself includes looking after your physical body as well as your mental state.

Eat healthily it is important to incorporate the required amounts of each food group into your diet to ensure that your body receives the nutrients and energy it needs to get you through your busy day.!)

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Exercise regularly Exercise regulates heart rate and the flow of blood around the body. It is scientifically proven that exercise increases serotonin levels in the body, boosting your mood and overall sense of well-being. Working out doesn’t have to be a schlep to the gym for an hour session. It can be as simple as 15 minutes in the comfort of your own home before or after school. The internet is bursting with home workout plans and you can visit some of them for some killer workouts, meal plans, recipes, and programmes

Don’t procrastinate Or, at least,try to procrastinate less and less each day. Not only is precious time put to waste, but you do not complete tasks that you need to get through. This will lead to unnecessary stress and anxiety.

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Get sufficient sleep Sleep helps to fuel your brain and your body. Teens need more sleep because their bodies and minds are growing quickly. Scientific research shows that many teens do not get enough sleep.

To be at your best, you need between 8 and 10 hours of sleep every day, even if it means sacrificing time on your phone.

Take a break After a strenuous day, you should unwind to give the mind and body a chance to recuperate. For some, relaxation can be found by doing an activity you enjoy such as skateboarding, painting, reading, listening to music or watching a movie.

Consistently working hard, focusing and being busy can cause great stress and take its toll on you. Therefore, everyone needs a break once in a while.

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You only have one body, so it’s vital that you prioritize taking proper care of it.

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Learning from

NATURE Every part of nature has a special purpose and everything works together in order to create the planet we live on. Despite the way it may seem, nature isn’t only about creating a well-oiled machine. Each kingdom and species has its own quirks that make it special.There are too many to list, but here are a few from the animal kingdom: Dolphins are known to be some of the most playful mammals on earth. Although they always enjoy having some fun, they also know when it is time to rest. Resting is difficult for dolphins as they can’t breathe underwater and need to surface in order to get some air. In order to breathe and sleep, dolphins are adapted to recharge sections of their brain for about 20 minutes at a time and are able to keep swimming and coming up for air as the other section of their brain isn’t resting. Dolphins are also wellknown for saving humans who find themselves in a critical situation at sea.

Nature is unique and vital! Without nature, we wouldn’t have a place to live, air to breathe or water to drink. Without nature, we wouldn’t have a way to decompose our food-we wouldn’t even have food! Without nature, nothing would exist. In fact, without nature, we wouldn’t exist. Although we try to separate ourselves from it every day, we are a part of nature.

The ancient Greeks used to believe that giraffes were camels wearing a leopard’s coat. This led to their scientific name ‘Giraffa camelopardalis’.

Their supposed ‘leopard coat’ skin is as unique as a human’s fingerprints, meaning that no one giraffe has the same pattern as any other giraffe.

This makes each one unique.

They are best known for their long necks, but what many don’t know is that giraffes are also known to go back to their place of birth to produce their offspring.

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As humans, we can learn a lot from these three animals. We can learn to be kind and caring. We must remember that every one of us is unique and should be proud of where we come from. It is important to realise that all our emotions are valid and in difficult times we can turn to people we trust such as our friends or family.

- Liezaan Bosch

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Elephants are a group of mammals with almost the same number of emotions that we ,humans, have. It is scientifically proven that elephants share many of the human traits that we have, including love. Due to their brilliant memories, elephants tend to grow attached to other elephants or, in some cases, humans who looked after them when they were orphaned. It has been found that many orphaned elephants will later come back to humans if they are hurt or to show them their new family.

However, love is not their only emotion. Elephants also feel jealousy, anger, excitement, and joy. This can cause fights between siblings, just like humans, and create a chaotic, loving family.

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Where is my twin?

- Jade Irvine-Smith

Social media, Instagram, in particular, and the way we perceive our self-image, selfworth and self-love have proven to be very interesting dynamics.

Social media has created a world obsessed with the shallowness of glamour. We thrive on having the best, looking the best, living the best, being the best. But what is the best? And why has society progressed, or regressed, should I say, into one so fixated on our bodies and the image we project to the rest of the world? Loving and accepting ourselves is a journey almost all of us are on. But the majority of us look for this love and acceptance in the most insincere places... the internet. Subconsciously, we crave belonging because belonging equals validation which, in turn, makes self-love easier. When it comes to how we view ourselves we are constantly in search of our twins - people who mirror our own body images (however warped they may be).

They are people who reassure us of our beauty and place in this world. But social media has created this epidemic of incessant hunting of our twins. We subconsciously compare ourselves to the seemingly perfect lives of those on the other side of our screen and we search. We search and search and search for someone, anyone who looks like ourselves. And, after hours of scrolling through Instagram feeds and YouTube makeup tutorials, we admit defeat and retreat into our individual dark corners of self-criticism, self-doubt and self-hatred because we come to believe that we are flawed, not worthy, abnormal and broken when, in fact, all that is broken is society and its interpretation of beauty.

Naturally, after being left with no role models with whom to identify, no one to represent us, we turn to the next logical solution...

In order to fit in and love ourselves, we need to change. We need to be skinnier. We need to be more outgoing. We need to be trendy. We need to be loved... by others.

But what about needing to love ourselves? Is self-love really achieved in the shadow of perfection? When we finally look like the thousands of models, influencers, YouTube stars and celebrities who bombard our feeds, then will we love us? Maybe.

Because, at last, we can look at our phone screens as mirrors. They bounce back an image for which we have worked so hard and so frantically Finally, we fit in.

But the cycle never ends with social media: you can always scroll more, and, before you know it, that mirror you once held up with so much pride has smashed to pieces and in its place is the next seemingly perfect soul that taunts you with their “perfectness” - a “perfectness” you once again believe you do not possess. That “self-love” you thought you had shatters and you revert to self-loathing.

It begs the question:does self-love really depend on this endless search to find our twin? Or is the secret to genuine and unwavering self-love buried in our acceptance and embracing of our individuality...?

Beautiful, vibrant individuality!

How body neutrality could have a more sustainable effect than body positivity

- Sadie Kennedy

‘Self and body image is the way that people perceive themselves to be in their own minds compared to society’s standards.

Amongst our generation today it is unfortunately very rare to come across a person who is truly content in their body and the way that they look. This is not a surprise because we have been exposed to unrealistic body and beauty standards since playing with Barbies in our developing years.

These standards have carried on throughout the lives of young people today and anything other than white, thin and able-bodied is not seen desirable in the eyes of the media or society. This unsustainable and unattainable mindset is seeming to reach its inevitable expiry date with the rise of movements encouraging people to love their bodies, regardless of whether they fit into the confines of the ‘perfect body’ or not. But many selflove, body positivity, and body confidence movements can overwhelm people who have struggled their entire lives with even being able to accept their bodies so the idea of loving it seems a step too far and appears unattainable. This is where body neutrality comes into the vast puzzle of body perceptions.

Body neutrality is a fairly new idea in the media with the first mention of it online being in 2015. The idea of body neutrality is to remove the value that we place on beauty and the way that we look. Instead we respect and appreciate our vessels for what they do for us along with all of the other fabulous qualities that make us into such complex and interesting beings. A body is purely a shell that encloses all of our true value and yet the main defining aspect of worth for so many people is their appearance which is such a small and, frankly, insignificant part of ourselves. Body neutrality aims to focus on the achievements of our bodies instead of the appearance, for example, appreciating your legs for the work they do for you instead of focusing on their size and shape. Even if someone loves the way their body looks now, putting so much value on appearance can be detrimental when their body changes as it naturally will as one ages. It is unfair to put so much pressure on our bodies to fit into this non-inclusive mould and it is equally unfair to expect ourselves to suddenly start loving all the parts of ourselves that we have always been told to change.

Body neutrality gives an opportunity for people to find peace with their bodies and to move away from the extremes of loving or hating your body. It is human nature not to like the way we look on occasion and it can feel insincere to preach body positivity when that is not how we feel. Shifting the importance of our bodies to our other positive qualities creates a more inclusive environment. For example, people with disabilities who may feel frustrated with their bodies for not fulfilling their purpose and by rather focusing on their other qualities such as their selflessness or singing skills can help them move onto a path of self-love and appreciation.

For some people, body neutrality could be a stepping stone on the way to body positivity but for others, it is the end goal because constant love may not be the path for everyone. The body neutral middle ground is often a more comfortable and sustainable environment in which to live and acts as a reminder that your weight will fluctuate but your value will not.

Marriage: a constitutional right - Sage Seef

Marriage: a special ritual in two individuals’ lives binding them for life, through both sickness and in health. The act of marriage dates back to around 2350 BCE. The traditions have changed and as time evolves, so do the traditions of holy matrimony.Up until recent years, legalities have prevented same-sex couples from tying the knot legally. It was not until November 2006 that South Africa legalized same- sex marriages. This is only legal in 28 countries. History, however, has never stopped couples from making a commitment to the ones they love.

Here are 4 things you probably didn’t know about same-sex marriages and how they’ve come to be:

1.)The first country to ever legalize same-sex marriage was in the Netherlands in 2001. While same-sex sexual activity became legalized in 1811, homosexuality awareness and rights became apparent in the late 60s, early 70s and in 1973 a ban was placed on sexual orientation discrimination in the military, paving the way to the 1994 Equal Treatment Act, providing homosexuals with equal rights and eventually, the Same-Sex Marriage Act was passed on the 1st of April, with three same-sex marriages taking place that day!

2.)“I think same-sex couples should be able to get married. Ask your friends and other social influencers to show their support for LGBTQ+ rights” This proved a huge step in American history as the president ,Barack Obama, openly spoke about pledging support to the queer community in 2012.

3.)South Africa became the 5th country in the world to legalize samesex marriage and the first country in Africa. Marie Fourie and Cecilia Bonthuys sent in an application to marry where the court ruled in their favour, as not doing so would stray from the constitution of South Africa as it denied members of the LGBTQ+ community the right to marry.

4.)South Africa was the first country in the world to safeguard sexual orientation as a human right in the constitution and the constitution forbids discrimination on the basis of sex, gender or sexual orientation.

Same-sex marriage has a rich history and still has a longer road to travel as countries begin to progress. In the end, however, South Africa seems to be part of leading the way

The Chemistry of Love - Christan Gonsalves

The word LOVE has had many different meanings within different religions and societies and it has captured the imagination of people - all who have their own definition or meaning of the word Love. Many of us have experienced love. Whether it is falling in love, the love you have for your family or friends or the love you have for a specific object. However, whilst we believe or have associated love with the heart, the real magic of love occurs in the brain. Interestingly, research has shown that the brain of someone who is in love (romantic or platonic) looks similar to that of someone who is on cocaine because of the fact that cocaine acts on the pleasure centres of the brain which is tied to the release of dopamine in the nuclease.

This ultimately means that someone begins to experience joy and happiness a lot more easily and more frequently, which is the same as what is seen on the brains of those in love. Research has indicated that the release of dopamine by the pleasure centre of the brain not only leads to an individual falling in love with someone, but your psychological mindset, too, begins to shift as you begin to see the world in a more romantic view.

Dr. Helen Fisher, a renowned anthropologist, performed a study and found that there are 3 phases when falling in love: lust, attraction, and attachment.Â

Lust is the first phase that occurs due to the levels of testosterone in men and estrogen in women. Lust drives out the physical attraction that one has when falling in love rather than that of the emotional side. Lust is associated with the pleasure centre of the brain that is activated once these hormones are released leading to physical attraction.

Second,is the feeling of attraction, which is parallel to the feeling of the effect of substances. The overwhelming feeling of happiness and joy along with the release of chemicals in the brain such as dopamine(pleasure), adrenaline and norepinephrine makes falling in love feel as if it is an addictive rush. Adrenaline, for instance, is often mistaken for signs of being in love as your cheeks feel flushed (known as blushing), your palms begin to feel clammy and your heart begins to race when you are in love with someone or meet them for the first time.

The final phase is attachment:the release of dopamine and norepinephrine is then replaced with what is known as the "cuddle hormone" or, rather, scientifically known as oxytocin. This occurs once you begin to feel a close bond with your loved one and often begins once the brain has distinguished that this is a long-term relationship.

These three stages set out by Dr Fisher are only a few of the many factors that look behind the science of love.

According to scientists, love is not just an emotion. Rather, it is driven by the motor of one's mind which brings about the release of chemicals, energy and the brain's pleasure centres. Whilst in today's society there is a divide amongst those who see love as a science and those such as poets, authors, and romantics who believe love is a deep emotion,both have shown an understanding that love cannot be planned, controlled or switched on or off. Love is always going to be something that, no matter how much research or how many facts you have, can never be fully explained.

A letter to the Valentine-less - Kaylen Mering

Dear Valentine-less In modern times, Valentine’s Day has become so commercialised and just another way to make extra money off the sale of chocolates, teddy bears and roses. It’s designed to make us feel like outsiders if we don’t have someone for whom we can buy things. However,to be honest, not having a Valentine actually seems like the better option. No stress about the perfect gift or the perfect date or spending more money than you should on someone else.

However, if you wanted a Valentine, try to remember that Valentine’s Day is the day of love which does not confine it to romantic love only; your Valentine could be anyone you really love, even yourself. Treat yourself this Valentine’s Day. Your relationship with yourself is the longest relationship you’ve ever had and ever will have, so why not use this Valentine’s day to show yourself how much you love yourself and if that’s still something you’re working on, that’s even more reason to be your own Valentine. You deserve it.

Just remember this when you see all the happy couples on Valentine’s Day: Valentine’s Day is one day out of three hundred and sixty-five days of the year. One day does not determine your happiness and neither does a Valentine. You do.

Love, Someone who’s never had a Valentine

How The Media Pushes Toxic Representations Of Love By age 14, most of us will have learnt (through fanfiction and Pop music) what love and romance are. The portrayal of love in these forms of media, unfortunately, for our young teenage selves, is completely infected by the normalisation of toxic behaviours in relationships. This leads to us being trained to think of love in a certain way, and often ends up being damaging.

Movies, novels, fanfiction and music take up a lot of our attention, and more often than not, they touch on love and romance. The deleterious part is that it's usually glorifying behaviour that should be seen as a ‘red flag’ and encouraging unrealistic expectations.

An example is the normality of boundary violations: not taking ‘no’ for an answer is presented as some kind of romantic devotion. This, unfortunately, pushes the idea that it is okay to force your way, and that it is a sign of love. The ends of relationships in movies and books are often not seen as the end, but an opportunity to stalk them and keep approaching them while trying to convince them to get back into the relationship. It’s romanticised, but in real life this is disrespectful, threatening and downright creepy.

Hypersexual behaviour is seen as romance. This presents the idea that if you are in love, immense amounts of passion and physical affection are mandatory. This is toxic as it is not applicable to all romantic relationships, as everyone communicates their love differently.

Rude, controlling and somewhat violent partners are normalised. (Think ‘Noah Flynn’ from the Netflix Teen Romance, The Kissing Booth) This is so dangerous because it can have young teenagers falling into undesirable and unsafe situations. The partner forgives and forgets, or blames it on the ‘rough past’ of the offender. This also ties in with the romanticization of the classic Wattpad character: “the troubled soul.” More often than not, someone like this needs actual help. The lover cannot be their saviour, but the media pushes this “my love healed them” narrative, which is extremely damaging.

The pressure to find “the one” and the dread of being single is very evident. Teen Romance specifically, has conditioned young people to want and expect romance. Not having a confidant is seen as a disadvantage and many teenagers’ selfesteem has been affected by the lack of a romantic partner.

 Gender roles also come into play. Too regularly girls are placed in the weaker position and seen as inferior. This can often link to the inherent misogyny that is facilitated by the media and the anonymity of the internet. Sexism is exacerbated and teaches young boys that they dominate the game, and can take what they want. The influx of this type of media results in teenagers having these unhealthy expectations of what love should be and often falling into situations that could have lasting damage.We, as the consumers of this media, need to examine how our perspectives have been shifted by it. Only by understanding, can we let go of these toxic narratives and establish healthier depictions. By knowing, and changing, you are guarding your heart and your mind.

- Lois Flandorp

Taking the lead - Tara Roos .

Relationship dynamics are complicated, but when it comes to making the first move, nothing could be more simple. Throughout history, it has been seen as the man's role to make the first move, but the truth is that if you have to sit around and wait for a boy to come your way, you might be waiting a while. Many girls tremble at the thought of possibly showing their feelings towards someone else without knowing if that feeling is reciprocated, but the reality is: you miss every opportunity you don't take and knowing what you want is always a good thing! Even if you don't make the first movie, it is important to acknowledge the fact that you can. As we move forward and become a more progressive and inclusive society, taking the lead is no longer just a male role in heterosexual relationships anymore.

Loving Ain't Easy 10 Songs to add to your L.O.V.E playlist!

Indeed, love is not easy. The feelings which come along with this emotion can range from feelings of inadequacy in a relationship,the actual feeling of being in love,feeling as though your worth isn’t seen or you may not be valued in a relationship or even the feeling of being heartbroken. The feelings associated with love is a continuous list way beyond what I have mentioned, and as teenagers I’m sure we can relate to more than one. As this season approaches I thought that there is no better way to celebrate it than having songs which we can all relate to and which can possibly help us deal with these feelings. This playlist includes songs which touch on the feelings of love such as self-love, heartbreak, and being in love and the songs ranging from the 90s to 2019 which will be sure to appeal to many ears. Hope you listen with a close ear and enjoy.

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Adorn - Miguel

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Get you - Daniel Caesar

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Session 32 - Summer Walker

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Girls need love Summer Walker

Best thing I never had - Beyonce

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My boo - Usher & Alicia Keys

All my life - K-Ci & Jojo

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The remedy of a broken heart XXXTENTACION

He wasn’t man enough - Toni Braxton

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Kiss it better Rihanna

by Mu'minah Salie Special thanks to: The Wynpress committee members for always producing amazing pieces, Ms Lawrence for the time and effort you put in to Wynpress to make sure that every issue is the very best it can be, Ms Wallace for taking the time to ensure that the issue is ready for publishing, the Communications and Marketing team for sharing our work with the Wynberg family, and lastly, thank you to our readers for supporting us. *All images and cartoons are courtesy of Canva (www.canva.com)