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Her Story
Lived experience, told in the first person.
How a Relationship with God and the Power of a Vision Transformed Sibo Hlabangana's Life
Growing up in a country where most of the people identify as Christians, l was one of them but l did not have a personal relationship with Him. And so in my twenties, l went through my rebellion against God. At the time, l was unhappy because l felt that l had done everything right and yet He was not delivering like He was supposed to. And that is how l lost my way with God and
Embracing My Beautiful: Taida Chikuni's Road to Modelling and Loving Her Body
Taida Lucy Christine Chikuni describes herself as a daring character and a people person. Raised as the only girl with three older brothers, she learned early on how to carve out her own path in the world. In addition to a career in human resources, Taida is a model.
How Sudden Paralysis Turned Into a Blessing - A Story of Passion and Hope
Looking at her pictures, Maria Dube - a 30-year-old woman from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe - looks like a beauty queen. Nothing about them reveals the type of work she loves doing. She has come a long way since her teenage years which she says nearly broke her.
TWSC Submission: How the Illness and Death of My Husband Changed My Whole World
Widowhood is a painful and traumatizing experience. The death of a spouse causes mental anguish that only time can heal. Haruchemwi Nhengu narrated to The Weight She Carries how she was abandoned before and after the death of her husband by her in-laws. What follows is her account of what happened:
From Young Street Vendor to Business Owner and Humanitarian– How Langelihle Sibanda is Using Her Story to Inspire
At 23, Langelihle Sibanda– whose first name means “a good day” – has lived up to her name and brought many good days to the lives of orphaned and underprivileged people in her community. But life hasn’t always been rosy for her. Her life changed drastically when her parents separated.
An African Woman’s Plight in Search of Greener Pastures: Workplace Bullying and Discrimination Away from Home
Workplace bullying has become rampant over the years. Growing up, it was assumed that bullying occurred only in schools, but it is now evident that even the workplace harbours it. Lisa* shared her story of workplace bullying and how she was able to overcome it.
Mental Health Activist Simone Walsh Shares Her Story on Surviving Workplace Bullying and Severe Depression
With tears streaming down her face she approached the busy intersection. In that moment, sitting behind the wheel, she wanted nothing more than to end it all. It was the culmination of years of being bullied at the least likely of places – her job. She had taken every measure she could think of to stop the abuse, but to no avail, it seemed. This was her chance to end the pain.
How This Woman is Designing Clothes Using Plastic and Newspapers
Lydia Lynn Tembo is my name and I am 22 years old. I work as a maid in Cape Town. My father passed away when I was two months old so I was raised by my mother. It was not easy for her to put food on the table for us but she tried her best.
Working in a Male-Dominated Environment
My name is Wendy Sibanda and I am 30 years old. I hold a bachelor’s degree in geography and environment studies which I did at Midlands State University in Gweru, Zimbabwe. I always wanted a white-collar job where I [would] be wearing heels and formal wear; however, I had a passion for the environment.
Sipho Mazibuko Shares How She Bounced Back From a Nervous Breakdown
Sipho Mazibuko is a bubbly 46-year-old who resides in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. She is energetic and a typical hustler. Though she has seen dark days, she has survived them all.
How This Single Mom of Two Rewrote Her Story
Child-headed families have become the norm over the years due to various circumstances – mostly very painful ones. Christine* narrated to The Weight She Carries how she experienced such an ordeal first-hand and came out on the other side with her first degree in hand.
From Teenage Mom to Author, Speaker and Entrepreneur: How Princess Siziba Overcame Obstacles and Found Herself
Princess Noma Siziba is a notable woman of resilience who has risen from the rubble to the eminence of being an author, speaker and entrepreneur. Once broken and an outcast, she uses wisdom amassed from her experiences to help change lives with the understanding that her purpose is to serve others. She has a beautiful daughter and her heart’s desire is to see as many people as