Masiiwa Gomsco (Pen name) was born in a small village in Zimbabwe.

After losing her mother when she was just nine months old, she was raised by her aunt and father. Growing up with her three sisters and four brothers, Masiiwa was deeply embedded in a close-knit family.

With the strong support of her family, she went on to earn a PhD in Industrial Engineering from the Technical University of Berlin, Germany, and an MBA from Bond University, Australia. Her career has taken her to work for companies across Africa, North America, and Europe.

As a single mother without support from her son’s father, Trevor Tutu or grandparents – Desmond and Leah Tutu – Masiiwa often had to forgo career opportunities to prioritise her family´s well-being.

Masiiwa dedicates this book to her son, who she sees as a hero for enduring emotional and psychological trauma. He watched his grandfather, a public figure, show compassion to children around the world while refusing to recognise or support his own grandson.

What began as a way to heal through writing soon blossomed into a deep passion, culminating in this memoir—the first of many books chronicling her personal journey alongside her son and daughter. Her memoir is a powerful call to public figures who deny their own children to protect their image, leaving emotional scars that last a lifetime. Through her writing, Masiiwa seeks to shed light on these hidden wounds and advocate for greater accountability from those who champion compassion and equality.