Learning and Loving through Friendship

Themba has carried the strange inheritance of needing to father his father, and has come to believe that it means three different things. Read his powerful reflections. 

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.

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. 

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.

We all know how it feels to be lied to and all the negative emotions that come with being on the receiving end of lies, omissions or half-baked truths. But, do we really need to be honest in friendships?