Loss of identity after giving birth is one of the deepest and most unexpected struggles many women face. In the whirlwind of sleepless nights, endless feedings, and the immense love that comes with welcoming a child, it’s easy to forget the person you were before motherhood (and fatherhood).
Amidst staggering statistics of absent fathers in South Africa, witnessing fathers stepping up to fulfill their roles deserves applause, the hype, and recognition.
Being a mother to Spesihle can thus far be described as a journey, says 24-year-old YouTube sensation Tumi Moliko.