Author: Staff Writer
By Ntombenhle Khathwane When I was little, Christmas in our home was about Jesus, His birth, His greatness, the miracle of a Child who changed the world. I loved the songs, the church services, the sparkle. But there was a quiet piece missing: no one told me that because He is special, I am special […]
by Ntombenhle Khathwane When I think of childhood joy, I still smell petrol stations at dawn and hear my parents’ road-trip playlist. Those drives were our moving sanctuary. After my parents separated, holidays changed. My mom loved us, but now I understand she was exhausted, but to us it felt like rejection and abandonment. She […]
by Ntombenhle Khathwane I’m parenting my three children more gently than the way many of us were raised. For me, gentle has never meant “anything goes.” It means from birth, I prioritise my children’s emotional wellbeing, safety, voice, and worth, while also keeping clear boundaries and consistent structure. This hasn’t always been popular. In […]
