This article is directed to every African child who is in difficult circumstance and lost hope of life. We decided to turn the tables by visiting a home of one of Rise Africans Newspaper top reader. As human beings, we all go through tough times and need a shoulder to cry on or share our stories so that we can heal.
Mabu Francina Mohlasedi (35) was born and bred at a place called Nobody, Ga Mothiba, close to Mankweng, Limpopo Province in South Africa. She went to Mamahlo Primary, Dikolobe Primary, Marobathota High School, M-Tech and Capricorn TVET College. She told us her difficulties of raising 7 children on her own!
“My mother left when I was 9 years, together with my sister and went to complete her education at Turfloop. We had to follow her, and she had 3 boys whom I grew up with as my brothers. Luckily, I got a job and was able to assist her as she was struggling. In 2017, she passed on and that was the worst time of my life, but I chose to remain strong for the boys, take over and raise them as my kids though I was young and inexperienced”, she said.
Moving forward, Francian’s life became worse as she currently has 4 kids of her own, which means she is now having to look after 7 children alone. Her job contract ended in 2021 and life got harder.
“I wanted to give up many times, I lost strength to a point where I got sick, and everyone thought I was dying but kept fighting knowing that if I give up then the whole family will suffer as they only have me on their side. Trust me, there was no one to help me and even now I realized that they need me more than anything in this world. I kept my faith and strength for them. Its not an easy journey but one must carry on till the destiny. Life is a journey no matter the challenge, keep breathing and keep moving”, she added.
The struggle is real and stressful more especially if one is unemployed and have no one to share the burden. Francina said that she is always someone who is willing to assist everyone going through difficult circumstances and consider herself as a mother, sister, and friend to all people around her community. She shared some wonderful pictures of all 7 children and fortunately they are growing up nicely and healthy.
“Your happiness can only be created by you and never be afraid to start over, we fall, we rise, we get up and move on!”, she concluded.
Rise Africans Newspaper is very proud of her, and hope Francina story will motivate all our readers who lost hope of life or are going through a lot.
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