For many Millennials and Gen Xers, even here in South Africa, James Van Der Beek was part of our growing up, our late-night conversations, and our first lessons about identity,…
Grief has a strange way of finding you wherever you go. But on that trip to the UK, somewhere between Buckingham Palace and the West End, I found a little…
This essay, written by a grade 11 learner in KZN, is one of the most powerful and raw things you’ll read this week. Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal (11 September 2025) –…
After losing her 21-year-old son Wesley, Karen shares her story with a message to parents: show kindness, make time, and love your kids while you can. Grassy Park, Cape…
After a community in Kenton-on-Sea lost a precious teenager, they united to help her family and friends heal in a way Jade would’ve adored. Through Beads for Jade, they have…
Danny Painter is bravely sharing her poignant journey through grief, offering heartfelt advice for navigating the holiday season, after losing her husband. Johannesburg, South Africa (13 December 2023) –…
Sister Samukelisiwe Shezi’s story reminds us that loss isn’t a life sentence (even when it feels like it) and that light can find us in the darkest times in the…
Be strong and know that even in the deepest abyss of loss, there is love. Love fetches you there and lifts you up from beneath its countless fathoms of despair….
A friend who recently lost his dad wrote the most heartbreaking post about loss, grief and not knowing how to deal with certain moments. It stirred something in me, reminded…
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“One of the marvellous things about community is that it enables us to welcome and help people in a way we couldn't as individuals.” – Jean Vanier
