When you go to the public places you normally see people smiling with happy faces but do not know how they feel inside. The world turned us to be fake people because of pride/ afraid of being judged or for the sake of love / kids etc
Our sister Mavis Tom (51) raised her hand and opted to stand strong against GBV and Mental Wellness. In 2022, she started Khanya Wellness Organisation - a Non Profit Organisation aimed to assist all people who are suffering from GBV and Mentall Illness.
“The reason behind Khanya Wellness Organisation is to be a voice to the voiceless in terms of GBV and awareness on Mentall Illness since I have experienced both. I want to be there for the victims, ensure they are healed, advice them and assist them to speak out”’ she said.
GBV is a decease, people suffer in silence and use words such as “I love him/her”, “what about the kids” instead of seeking help, they are trapped in the name of love.
“My partner use to abuse me, verbally, sexually, financially, spiritually, sometimes assults, pushing or pointing fingers at me. I was brave enough to make a protection order for him at the court yet he did not want to leave me , I had to divorce him”, she added.
Symptoms of Mental Illness are, heavy headache, always angry, not punctual, dizziness, want to cry but do not know why, loneliness, irritated, shouting and always protecting yourself. If you see this signs please makes sure you seek help or get someone to talk to. No one is born to be someone’s trash. Mentall Ilness is worse and lead to bullying.
Khanya Wellness Organisations visits schools and spread the word. Some learners feel comfortable to share their problems. “I always share my contacts to make them feel free because some are still shy to open up in public. It will be better if we can work together with social workers, psychologists and the government. Advice to all people facing GBV is to speak up, do not fear that what people are going to say”, she concluded.
Lets join hands and make the world a better place. Anyone who seek help to overcome GBV and Mental Illness can freely contact Mavis : Call or Whatsapp: 0789117663
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