Denel, Prasa, home affairs, drinking water, Mafikeng (NW as a whole), PetroSA, state owned bus companies… the list goes on. The disdain isn’t a made up emotion, we watched the destruction of so much.. so much promise… all peed in the drain.
Some of our parents might have undiagnosed ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder or depression. They grew up in a generation where mental health wasn't discussed. Everything was either “stress”, “attitude” or “you need to pray more.”
I don’t think people understand how badly some of us want a softer life. Not necessarily a luxurious life. Just one where everything doesn’t feel like a constant uphill battle
I cannot stress enough how important it is to speak up for yourself when someone is crossing your boundaries or dismissing your feelings. You are your biggest advocate. No one else can read your mind or feel what you feel.
The most fucked up kind of sadness is when you don’t even cry anymore. You just wake up, exist, go through the motions and feel absolutely nothing inside. No tears, no anger, no excitement, no desire to talk to anyone. You’re not even looking for comfort anymore because you’ve become too fucking exhausted to explain why you’re hurting. It’s like being alive on the outside while something inside you has quietly given up.
South African unemployed ITs and Hackers who are sitting at home and has nothing to lose
This was their opportunity to visit that Home affairs website of Asylum Seekers and show us their talent… 🤧🤧