My life was not worth living

The first time I was encouraged to review my life story, I was sceptical. The idea struck me as an exercise in self-indulgent navel-gazing, even futility. What good could it do to review a past that couldn’t be changed? But I agreed to try, and what an impact it had.

Akona did not let an attempted carjacking and psychotic episode derail her from being the mother her son deserves.

Sphiwe's accident left permanent scars on her legs that drove her into hiding from the public, but now she walks with confidence again.

Justine and Ivy have decades between them, but their bond is made strong by mutual respect and love.

Amanda vertel oor haar stryd met eating disorders, wat na daarna toe gelei het en haar daaglikse geveg om dit te oorwin.

"I've got to make the decision, do I want to be a statistic, or do I want to be there for my girls?" Tracy and her daughters share their courageous story of leaving a home filled with abuse and violence.