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How Charlene Motshegwe Fought Cancer, Debilitating Pain as a Teen
Charlene Nadine Motshegwe is a 24-year-old Motswana woman who is currently studying events management at Limkokwing University in […]
Abandoned in a Box: How Embracing Her Truth Opened Doors for Miss South Africa 2021 Hopeful Fikile Cele
“I didn’t ask for it; I didn’t pray for it; but when I opened my eyes, it was […]
TBT: Gems from Priscillah Kabura’s Story – The Cost of Better
In late 2019 I had the privilege of interviewing a woman named Priscillah Kabura. I remember it was […]
A Single Mother’s Determination to Get Back Onto Her Feet After Loss
Samantha Mpofu (Sammy) grew up as the oldest of four children. Her parents divorced when she was young […]
TWSC Submission: Pregnant and Alone – How I Found Love After Being Rejected by my Family & Child’s Father
The following story was narrated to TWSC Contributor Kim Mukwa. My name is Portia* and I am 38 […]
I Refused to Let HIV or Cancer Keep me From Living my Best Life
Andrea de Lange found out that she was HIV positive when she was just 23 years old and […]
A Single Mother’s Experience Raising Two Autistic Children
Motherhood is an exciting journey for many women, but it comes with its own ups and downs. Having […]