Family
When love learns a new language: Parenting a child with a disability
To every parent raising a child with a disability: You’re not behind. You’re not cursed. You’re not alone. You’re raising a masterpiece, one who might look different, sound different and move differently, but who who carries divine purpose in every breath.
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Life after the suicide of a loved one
Life after the suicide of a loved one is not something anyone can ever truly prepare for. It is not a straight line of healing, nor a simple process of moving on. Instead, it is a winding journey marked by questions, contradictions and constant reminders of what has been lost.
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Hopeville reminds us that our actions still matter
In a world that can feel like it’s spiralling out of control, Hopeville reminds us that our actions still matter and small steps of bravery can make a real difference.
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Learning and Loving through Friendship
When we take time to know people from other generations, our experiences are enriched by theirs. Justine and Ivy have decades between them, but their bond is made strong by mutual respect and love. Read more about Learning and Loving through Friendship
I did not want to be a statistic
"I've got to make the decision, do I want to be a statistic, or do I want to be there for my girls?" Tracy and her daughters share their courageous story of leaving a home filled with abuse and violence. Read more about I did not want to be a statistic
Arlene's triumph over tragedy
Arlene August tragically lost both parents as a teenager – a loss that impacted her even more after she got married. Read more about Arlene's triumph over tragedy
Black Twitter found my father in 24hours
Sara-Jayne King tells us about how her mother gave her up for adoption in England and upon her return to South Africa, told everyone she was dead. She also tells us how Black Twitter helped her find her biological father in twenty-four hours. Read more about Black Twitter found my father in 24hours
Mitchells Plain exposed me to gangsterism
A potentially fatal eye operation and growing up in a community often notorious for drugs and gangsterism could not stop Lance from achieving his goals. Read more about Mitchells Plain exposed me to gangsterism
We got by each day even though we were not rich
Mashudu, a young woman from Limpopo, shares her story of growing up in poverty - yet being able to triumph above her circumstances. Read more about We got by each day even though we were not rich