The struggle is all too real, because when writing with ink, us lefties are working overtime to try to not to smudge our letters. We also try to not have a sore hand because writing in right-handed spiral notepads is rather a physical nuisance.
Handedness is definitely a big deal and I know it's a big deal in Africa.
I remember on a trip to Germany and we had breakfast and I was eating with my left hand. My dad told me off big time (this happened like 12 years ago). I then changed my hand and then continued to have my breakfast. I think since then I sort of became ambidextrous when it came to eating... I guess I was taught a lesson!
Being left-handed is a sort of a taboo in Africa because the left-hand is widely used for bathroom duties back home. Let me not even begin to mention all the other social stigmas and spiritual issues attached with being a lefty.
I still write with my left hand until this very day.
I also found it interesting that when I used to write in school, a few people made remarks that I'm writing 'upside down' or writing 'weirdly' - as if I need help.
No, I don't need help, my writing is just fine.
Besides, President Obama writes with his left-hand (exactly the same way I do).
