Life is much harder when you come from a poor background. You start with fewer chances, more pressure, and people don’t always see how much you’re fighting just to survive.
I went to my son’s 5th grade graduation yesterday. I was sitting behind a boy named Leo. I know Leo; he’s a quiet kid, always wears the same hoodie. When the other kids' names were called, families screamed, blew air horns, and held up signs. When "Leo Miller" was called, the room went quiet. He walked across the stage, took his diploma, and looked at the audience. He was looking for someone. Anyone. Nobody waved. He looked down at his feet, his little shoulders slumping. My heart broke. I looked at my husband, and he knew exactly what I was thinking. We both jumped up. "YEAH LEO! WAY TO GO!" my husband bellowed. I started clapping and whistling like a maniac. "THAT’S RIGHT! YOU DID IT!" A few parents around us looked confused, then they saw Leo’s face. He looked up, shocked, and then broke into the biggest, goofiest grin I’ve ever seen. The applause caught on. By the time he left the stage, half the gym was cheering for the boy with no family in the stands. After the ceremony, he came up to us timidly. "Are you friends with my dad?" he asked. "He couldn't get off work." My husband got down on one knee. "We're just fans of good work, Leo. And you did good work." We took him for ice cream with our son. Show up for people. Even the ones who aren't yours. Especially the ones who aren't yours.
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@LeratoPillayZA In a healthy family, they won't let you go live in someone's backyard.
They will tell you to get your things in order and only leave the family house once you can afford a proper apartment or a house.
Guys, build house which will accommodate your kids.😂
The kids in the complex amuse me so much. These 10 year olds befriended a new 4 year old toddler and they treat him like he’s their age. Each time he does his lil toddler tantrums they say “Ey brah calm down!😤” or they just leave him at his doorstep and call his parents 😂
When you are at Checkers and your groceries are at R6700.00 and they swipe that card and the amount goes down to R5850.00 you'll understand why we carry those cards.
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Kharishma hospitalized after fatal crash
Lekompo artist Melita “Kharishma” Mogale was involved in a tragic car accident on Friday morning at the intersection of Grobler and Magazyn Streets in Polokwane.
The crash claimed the life of one passenger, while the 20-year-old “Inama” singer has been hospitalized for treatment. The incident reportedly occurred around 4 AM.
This marks the 20-year-old singer’s second car accident. She previously survived a crash in August 2024 after a performance in Sekhukhune.
Fans have since taken to social media, sending messages of support and prayers for Kharishma’s recovery.
Authorities have not yet released an official update on her condition.
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