Voices of Care: Living With Disability

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This heartfelt episode of Voices of Care shines a light on the often-silenced experiences of people
living with disabilities and the family members who care for them. Hosts Angel and Senamile guide
listeners through powerful personal stories: a mother navigating her son's disability after he was
once the family's breadwinner, a grandmother raising her disabled granddaughter amid stigma, and
a student, Mmathapelo, sharing what it's like to live with invisible mental health challenges.

Guests & Voices: A mother, a grandmother, Samkelo, and Mmathapelo Ramoshaba.

Themes: Disability awareness, caregiving, stigma, mental health, resilience in the face of societal
challenges.

30 Jun English South Africa Education · Health & Fitness

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