RISING TO THE CHALLENGES

In the space of a few years she lost a child, was diagnosed with breast cancer and her marriage ended, but Verna continues to face life with courage and optimism

BY JACQUES MYBURGH

THE house is bright and inviting, filled with light and splashes of colour and the laughter of children. There are family pictures on the walls, just as there are in many family homes and, like most family photos, they tell a story. And there’s plenty going on behind these pictures. The mom smiling as she poses with her three little girls has been through so much – loss, illness, trauma, upheaval. Her youngest child isn’t here anymore. Gone too are the long gleaming locks she used to take such pride in. There are also no pictures of the children’s father – the end of her marriage has now been added to the list of life-changing events. But Verna Mulder (31) is feeling positive. She and daughters Leané (11) and Zamoné (7) moved into…

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You South Africa (Digital) - 1 Issue, 30 November 2023

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