I've been praying. I've been wanting to leave that place. It was something I had really been praying about, so when it finally happened, it really fe… - Nomvelo Makhanya

I felt like I was drowning and felt like with every breath I was waging a war against myself

My DMs are filled with people sharing their struggles and challenges. It is humbling to think that I can make a difference in their lives. I think it is really important that we start talking about depression, especially in black families. Depression is something that is not talked about, it is the devil, and because we don't talk about it, it affects us more. Talking about it helps

When I visited my psychiatrist he told me that he wanted me to book myself into hospital the next day. I was hesitant. I kept thinking, 'Dr, I need to get back to work tomorrow'. I was also scared that people wouldn’t understand and that I would be away with no support