Award-winning broadcaster Thabiso Sikwane shared some words of encouragement and touched on her own experience of parenting after getting divorced.
Thabiso was previously married to radio personality DJ Fresh for over 20 years. In February 2022, the couple announced that they would be going their separate ways. Releasing a joint statement on social media, the deejay said, “We’ve been separated most, if not all, of lockdown and we are finalising the finer details. We still have each other’s backs. I think people are expecting drama but there will never be drama between us because we’ll always love each other.”
Recently taking to Instagram to inspire parents who might be in the same boat as her, Thabiso shared:
“It is so overwhelming sometimes, especially when you are doing it on your own. Hang in there. I don’t think anybody has a formula. Yes, there are books, classes, and things you can do to equip yourself, but you know yourself, you know your limitations, you know your capabilities and you find your own rhythm.”
She also added that she did not know where she would be as a parent without praying for wisdom. “By His grace, we’ve been able to raise four amazing children and it’s such a blessing that even after our divorce we are parenting. We are both present in our children’s lives.”
Noting that she does not use the term “coparenting,” she explained, “…[N]othing has changed in terms of how we see our roles as parents and I’m really grateful for that.”
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Seeing the video, DJ Fresh commented, “Mother of the Year for 20 years and 11 months!!! ?? THANK YOU!!!”
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