I want people to know that there is hope. You have to take it one day at a time and believe that it will get better. I still struggle some days and I… - Nomvelo Makhanya

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

I probably would have killed myself. There was a 90% chance. That's how toxic that place was

I am in a much better space. Some days are better than others but I am doing better because I have learnt to make myself be present in the moment. I allow my feelings to overwhelm me if they have to. If I am sad, I will be sad. If I am happy, I will be happy. I stay true to myself now