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18 Aug

Meet Patricia: TheC256Community

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“The C256 covers subjects we don’t talk about because we fear people will not understand. We fear that we will be judged…” Meet Patricia, a professional Social Worker, currently employed as an Administrative Assistant and training to be a software developer. She does incredible work volunteering with NGOs to promote literacy in underprivileged schools. She is also a member of the C256 Community. Listen in as Patricia, a member of the C256 Community shares how this space has helped remind her face her darkest fears... Everyday I will be sharing with you different voices from our Community. Listen in as…

09 Aug

Meet Florence: TheC256Community

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"Right now, as young adults, we are criticised for being vulnerable...and that is not right. Because who we are comes from the inside of us."Florence, a dear friend of mine, is the founder of three companies, all successful and catering to the everyday person.She is also a member of theC256 Community.Listen in as she shares powerful thought about why this space matters and what led her to the C256. Everyday I will be sharing with you different voices from our Community. Listen in as they tell YOU why the C256 is worth following and subscribing to and how it has…

08 Aug

Dear Self, You’re afraid of your own body…

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Hello younger self, You’re growing up with your Uncle and his wife. They have raised you since you were three years old. Treasure them, for they will eventually become the mum and dad you always wanted. You’re always seeking love and affection from your own parents but unfortunately that hasn’t yet happened. Nor will it. Your parents, the ones who brought you into this world, are hard and non affectionate. I know they shout a lot at you. I know they’re tough. I know that affects you, because you don’t understand why they’re always so angry with you. And it’s…

05 Aug

Meet Ronny: TheC256Community

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Ronny is a phenomenal writer and singer.He has traveled the world sharing his talents on the world's biggest stages.He is also a member of theC256 Community. Listen in as Ronny shares what this space means to him, how the C256 inspires him and why he thinks you should subscribe immediately!! The C256 Podcast officially launched on the 1st of August. Subscribe for more... Everyday I will be sharing with you different voices from our Community. Listen in as they tell YOU why the C256 is worth following and subscribing to and how it has impacted them and their journey.The C256…

01 Aug

Dear Self…Stop whining and complaining!

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Dear Younger Me; The journey you are about to embark on is called life(obulamu). Just like any other journey; there is a starting point, an ending point and what lies in between the two points. Well I would like to tell you that how you start off in life does not really matter but the real deal is how you live in between those two points (the start of your life and the end of it.) A smooth sail through is probably what you’re wishing for but nope, that’s definitely not what you’re going to get. Honey, life will throw…

31 Jul

Dear Self, take OFF those rose colored glasses…

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Dear self… Not everything is as it seems. “Summer will end soon enough, and childhood as well.” ― George R.R. Martin. I grew up looking at the world through rose colored glasses. To me the world was just black and white; simple as ABC, as long as my mommy, daddy and sister were around. My world revolved around those three people. In my eyes, even with the family problems we encountered over time, we were still perfect. My parents were still together which the jackpot was for me because some of my friends talked about their parents’ separation and their step siblings. I always felt…

30 May

Dear Self, You’re Never Too Old To Cry.

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Dear Self, I am proud of you. You’re not yet there, not half where you want to be, but you’re doing great! You have fought a lonely painful battle. It is still so painful; you cry every single time you think about it. It’s still too fresh. I know.... I know you look forward to withdrawing from the party to cry in peace. You tell those silly perverted jokes and make them laugh, just so you can run off alone to cry and wish you could talk to someone. They say you’re a good listener, a natural helper but you’re…

06 Mar

Dear Self…Set Boundaries!

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Dear Self, 'Would you be friends with people that spoke to you the way you speak to yourself?’ I don’t remember where I got this quote from but it resonates with me daily. It reminds me of the importance of my mental health. No one ever warns you about all the baggage you deal with as a first born girl at home. The moment you have siblings, it feels like all the pressure suddenly rests on you to parent them, hence the term deputy parent, while you watch them get away with shit you never would (and never did). No…

11 Feb

Dear Self, There Are No Limits On Love.

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Dear child, You are young And you think that you are helpless, So I am here to clear up a few things for you; First of all, You are the help you need. Do not expect the world to pity you. It will not. And when it does, it will not be for your benefit. So child, learn early on to fight your own battles. Learn never to place exceedingly high expectations in anyone but yourself. This way, you will have less disappointment and less hate. Secondly; Love. Let's discuss love. A time is coming when all your friends will…

05 Feb

Dear Self…Love That Old Man!

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Dear younger me, (Not the eight year old because you won’t be able to read this.) I realize now that we could have been half way to the moon by now had you been more serious with life then! So to the fourteen year old who’s closer to becoming a man; here’s a little advice to save you from the regrets of missed opportunities, blown chances, moments not lived, and painful memories. So where to start? The lessons learned through blood and fire or the ones whispered in my dreams? Let me start with the most important one. Love that…

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