Losing A Friend

Losing A Friend

“Friends are the family we choose, and losing one feels like losing a part of oneself.” — Author Unknown Close friendships bring joy, understanding and companionship to our lives. They can be vital to our health and wellbeing, so it’s...

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Family Reconciliation

Family Reconciliation

The 16th of December is the Day of Reconciliation in South Africa. It is a day to “share our similarities and celebrate our differences. An opportunity to renew our relations, forgive each other and make amends after a disagreement,” according to...

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The Isolation Pandemic

The Isolation Pandemic

The world is suffering from a loneliness pandemic. That sounds like an overly dramatic statement, doesn’t it? However, a year ago, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared loneliness to be a pressing global health threat, so it is a real...

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Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention

The 10th of September was International Suicide Prevention Day. Just reading the word “Suicide” is bad enough.  Thinking about it is almost too much to bear. The good part of the sentence is “Prevention”. According to...

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