Written by: Admin_SheEvo
My name is Nadia. I was born and bred in Sebokeng Vaal triangle. My family relocated to Orange Farm when I was 12 years old, in grade 7. I am 28 years of age. I am a second-born child of 4 siblings. I matriculated in 2016 with excellent results but have never been employed. Like every young star, my dream was to become a successful being who my siblings could look up to and my parents could be proud of. Life had it planned differently.
I matriculated in 2016. Fortunately, my short-lived grace was being accepted at the FET college to do human resources. Yes, HR was not part of my career line; however, with the opportunity, I thought it was better than being home and doing nothing. The course was for 1 year and 6 months; I could only do 7 months into it. The results were good and prolonged the bursary, but my dream cracked when I fell pregnant. I fell pregnant and had to drop out, as that was one of the triggers that could hinder my bursary. Besides, I was forever sick and could not attend my classes as expected.
I dropped out and went back home. For obvious reasons, my parents were not impressed with the outcome, nor was I proud of myself. Baby Daddy returned to his home in Capetown; the last time we saw each other was when I told him we were expecting. He seemed like someone who would support the journey, but to my surprise, he packed all his stuff and went back home, where I had never been, little to trace him. I gave birth to a handsome boy and got his call 5 years later, and that was the end of our communication. I have been trying to be employable again but have yet to succeed. It has been a roller coaster, but my mom’s support is everything.
I am now volunteering at the local clinic, but there is no stipend; however, I am interested in getting internet access because it helps me apply for jobs and internships. I have hope, and I know that 1 day, it will come right. I will for sure become somebody that I have promised myself to be.
Pregnancy can block progress and affect any possibilities of changing our past. Let us use protection until we are in a committed relationship with a promising future.
I learned the hard way, but I am grateful to God for my boy.
By: Nadia Nozipho
