unlucky

[Thabang Gaonakala]

It was in the evening ,she was resting in her room when she felt heavy painful cramps in her stomach,she knew it was time.Her mother and uncle rushed her quickly to the hospital where she gave birth to a beautiful baby girl and named her Blessing.Blessing grew up well and went to school until she was in grade 9 at age 14 that's when she started losing focus in life and school and indulged in alcohol ,drugs and boys. At 15 she was pregnant and dropped out of school ,she still chased around boys and alcohol and abandoning her child and family.She got sick and tried to come home but it was late ,she couldn't live and died leaving her child young.

[Lingani]

This story is deeply emotional and carries a strong message. While Blessing’s journey was filled with pain and misdirection, it’s a powerful reminder of the importance of family, early guidance, and the need for supportive communities. Her name was not just symbolic—it was a sign of the love and potential she was born with.

May her story encourage others to reach out, listen more, and intervene with compassion when young people lose their way. There’s always a chance to rewrite the ending for someone else. And though Blessing's time was short, her legacy can still inspire change and healing in others