Life, for Joy Davids, changed forever at the age of 34 when her only child was diagnosed with Down syndrome shortly after birth. “I remember holding my breath as the doctor confirmed the diagnosis,” Joy recalls. “I felt shocked, worried and uncertain about the future. I walked back to where my baby girl was sleeping…
There is nothing as powerful and beautiful as the heart of a mother. She understands and accepts that each of her children is unique and deserving of a special kind of love. Keisha Williams, granddaughter of the late Willie Martin, who served as editor of Weskus Nuus, a local community publication, had her strength and…
One of the most devastating things for any parent is watching their child live with a condition they cannot change or fix. Parents cannot take the pain away, cannot fight the battles for their children, and cannot make the world more understanding overnight. For the Naude family, that reality was autism. Florette Naude has never…
There is a season in life, especially during the teenage years, when rebellion feels justified. And somewhere in the tension of growing up, something often gets overlooked: your mother’s heart. Motherhood is rarely as simple as it looks from the outside. Behind the routines, the school runs, the meals, the reminders, the discipline, there are…
“My journey through grief was profound.” For Heather Williamson from Croydon, Somerset West, grief did not arrive in a single wave. It came twice — in the same month. On November 5th 2015, her middle child, Keanan Williamson (32), died in a motorbike accident. Just weeks later, on November 20th, her husband, Edgar Williamson, suffered…
Bringing a new life into your family is a profound and transformative experience. Yet, the path to parenthood isn’t always straightforward. For some, options like surrogacy are essential to achieving the dream of family life. In recent years, surrogacy has emerged as a transformative option, offering hope and possibilities to individuals and couples facing fertility…
Historically, women have often been looked down upon and regarded as the inferior gender, with their roles and responsibilities deemed insignificant. This mindset was firmly embedded in societal frameworks, laws, workplaces, cultures, and religions. Although elite women have made significant contributions to contemporary ideas, traditions, and religious organisations, most women appear to have been silenced….
Parenting is one of the most incredible experiences but at the same time, it is a task not to be taken lightly as parents shape the lives of their kids. Children might not always pay attention to what you say – they watch your actions instead. Some kids learn from their parents’ errors, while others…
In today’s fast-paced, screen-saturated world, children are not exempt from stress, anxiety, and overstimulation. Between academic pressure, social dynamics, and a constant influx of information, many children are silently carrying heavy emotional loads. But there’s good news: mindfulness—a practice rooted in being present, aware, and kind—can be a powerful tool to help children thrive emotionally,…
Mothers are quite literally the glue that holds families together. In fact, that role carries so much weight that even nature is referred to as “Mother Nature” by many. It is my greatest honour and privilege to share excerpts from my very own incredibly brave, strong and courageous mother’s story with you. Sarah Solomons was…
