Mbali Maphumulo Quotes

You count your blessings

My breasts were sore,’ she says, ‘with a rash and discolouration

That is my song – if you are vigilant, you can catch it early and stop it.

But since it has happened, I have chosen to focus on my blessings, and being grateful that I am alive to see my children grow

My bones are fragile,’ she says, ‘but it is a small price to pay for gaining 15 more years of my life

I was in denial when I received the results

My strong character also really helped me. I'm a very strong person in general and always take the bull by the horns at all times in life

Mentally, I prepared myself. I was definitely better equipped for the situation if it ever came back, and it did

To anyone going through what I went through, I advise that they keep the optimism and the strength. I chose strength. I chose to share my story to inspire the next person going through what I am going through

Being close to death makes you rethink everything. Knowing that it can come back teaches you to appreciate the small things

Resilience is key in situations like this because it is not just a physical battle; It is an emotional and mental battle that I was determined to win.” said the actress

I took a six-month break from The Lion King and joined Muvhango, to test the waters

We lived in a one-room shack

Allow your will power to do its work. You are stronger than your pain. Imagine that this, too, shall pass. Tap into that feeling of surviving

I had my family taken from me when I was young, but my aunt took me in. There is no need to dwell on what I don’t have