The Voicebox

The sun is shining. I am glad to be alive. I remember the orange capers that blossomed next to the river in ‘The Lane’ in Stellenbosch […]

I want to roll out the red carpet for you, my Love. If I owned a little black number, I would wear it for the occasion. […]

I am on YouTube, looking for a song that will encourage me, a sermon that will inspire me or a teaching that will enlighten me. Nothing […]

In the course I presented at safe social distance, we talked about the impact of shock on our lives. I make mistakes like sending emails to […]

Only one of my ears was willing to carry a ‘Hope’ earring today. The other one bluntly refused. The hole in my ear closed up at […]

At three am Prince Charming started barking profusely. Cinderella joined in. I am a light sleeper and immediately awake. I am not scared. Just annoyed at […]

I once counselled a friend and encouraged her to look at her pain from a different angle. “Could you view it as an opportunity for growth?” […]

In April 2018 I organised a workshop with the title, ‘Disappointment: disaster, detour or new destination’. My English teacher would have been proud of the beautiful […]

We often spoke about the vulnerability that is required when you choose to speak up about your journey with depression. It still carries a stigma.  Something […]