My first graduation definitely took a toll on us as a family - I had actually decided not to show up for the ceremony but my mom & uncle (pictured) went to all lengths to make me smile after a gruesome 3 yearshttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🙈" title="Nichts sehen-Affe" aria-label="Emoji: Nichts sehen-Affe">.. my uncle actually sold his Golf car to make this possible. https://twitter.com/SibekoVince/status/1333642108859797504">https://twitter.com/SibekoVin...

To have been the first in both families to graduate meant a lot to them. They always say I don& #39;t understand what I& #39;ve just done - and continue reiterating that I& #39;ve broken generational curse.

They have both always stood by me even when I didn& #39;t believe in myself. They showed up each time I needed help even when they were struggling themselves. The words of affirmation, validation and motivation kept me going and taught me never to compare myself with my peers.

In 2020 I decided to enrol for my 2nd qualification with UNISA, what an incredibly difficult journey. I enrolled for this qualification with limited to no access to resources - literally! At some point I didn& #39;t think I& #39;d make it, but again, I was yet reminded by my cheerleaders..

to hold on and understand the greater purpose. So here we are....!

This friday, the 23rd of April, I get to graduate in Absentia (due to Covid19) for my honours qualification. After an incredibly mentally, financially and emotionally taxing journey.

I would definitely still like to celebrate it with my loved one& #39;s at some point, it would mean a great deal to them.

Let& #39;s #MakeMoreMemories with @cremoraSA !!! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❤" title="Rotes Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Rotes Herz">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🙌🏾" title="Erhobene Hände (durchschnittlich dunkler Hautton)" aria-label="Emoji: Erhobene Hände (durchschnittlich dunkler Hautton)">