Tag: Healing

What nobody tells you about long-term grief

When we talk about grief, we often focus on the early days: the memorial service and the sympathy messages. But long-term grief is rarely discussed, and for many people, it’s the part that lasts the longest. Whether it’s the loss of a parent, partner, child, or close friend, grief has no expiry date. Life may […]

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Moving on from the apology you never got

As horrible as it may feel, you won’t always get that apology from someone who hurt you deeply. Waiting for that acknowledgment will have you suspended in the past while you miss out on beautiful things today. Is it possible to move on without an apology? We say yes. We all have the psychological need […]

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How holding a grudge can be harmful to your health

Sometimes the heaviest things we carry cause harm to our health. Here’s why letting go of grudges can be the most healing act of all. Maybe the thought of a former friend who betrayed you causes your fists to ball up. Or you run into your old bully, and you wish them ill will. Maybe you […]

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Simz Ngema opens up about healing journey after losing Dumi Masilela

South African actress Simphiwe ‘Simz’ Ngema has embarked on a profound healing journey following the tragic loss of her husband, Dumi Masilela. In a candid interview on Life Lately with Nozipho, Simz reflected on the pain of losing Dumi, who was brutally taken from her in a hijacking incident in Tembisa in 2017. As she […]

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Once upon a healing: The benefits of fairy tale therapy for adults

Fairy tales aren’t just for kids—turns out, they hold a little magic for adults too. Fairy tale therapy is gaining attention as a unique way to process emotions, heal past wounds, and gain fresh perspectives on life. Whether it’s finding courage like Cinderella, overcoming obstacles like the Ugly Duckling, or embracing transformation like Beauty and […]

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Kelly Khumalo opens up about realities of raising a child that resembles her abuser

Controversial singer Kelly Khumalo has taken to her social media to reveal the not-so-glamorous reality of raising her son, who she shares with her abuser popular public figure Jub-Jub, born Molemo Maarohanye. Following the revelation of the alleged details of fan favourite Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Senzo Miywa, Kelly Khumalo has faced an unimaginable amount of […]

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Why it’s important to get closure

The concept of closure is often used when someone wants to move on from a certain situation or wants to put behind certain experiences. The Very Well Mind publication mentions that closure is a final goal sought after ending a relationship, death, or toxic relationship. It stated that closure aims to resolve unresolved matters. According […]

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How to heal from childhood trauma: Unpacking the mother wound

The life of a child is shaped by the environment created by their parents or guardians while growing up. Everything parents do in terms of their parenting techniques, the values they teach and plant in the child, and the projections they put on the child, all impact a kid’s life in the long run. The […]

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‘I am not ashamed of my brokenness,’ says Chaymamusique

South African deejay and music producer Collen Mmotla professionally known as Chymamusique receives love from his followers. This comes after the DJ took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and wrote a post saying that he is not ashamed of how broken he is because he is working on repairing himself every day with the […]

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Internet reacts to woman exposing helper for doing witchcraft

Internet users were shocked when a woman exposed her helper for using ‘muti’ in her household. TikTok creator who goes by the username @thandekam24, posted a video of her questioning her helper who comes from Lesotho about what she discovered. Muti is a traditional African medicine that can be used for both healing and harm, […]

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