Category: Crisis
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The sudden, upside-down moment that tore my life in two
Through my two selves, I’m learning to process life anew.
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Goodbye Cutie, the Khayelitsha stray who stole my heart
She was squint and looked like Gollum, but she became a huntress of the forest.
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In the heartache of a beloved teacher gone too soon, I see a lesson for myself
Do we take enough time, while caring for others, to care for ourselves?
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‘I can do it – but I need a little help’
You have the power to make decisions and put them into practice. However, you don’t have to do it alone.
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How my bossy-booted friends taught me to say “yes” to life again
They were there for me when I needed and valued them most.
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The ice-cold dip that opened my eyes to the life I really wanted
Sometimes you have to swim against the tide to find yourself.
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Life in a women’s shelter taught me the meaning of hope and grace
In seeking refuge from the world outside, we found a way to be ourselves.
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What I learned about life from five nightmare weeks in a neonatal ICU
My baby’s birth was traumatic, but it strengthened both of us for life.
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Never be afraid to ask for help in times of pain and trouble
A lesson about gratitude and the art of paying it forward.