Nonkanyiso had always known a loving and supportive family environment, thanks to her father and paternal grandparents. They had been her rock, providing her with a happy and stable home life. But despite the love and care she received from her father’s side of the family, Nonkanyiso couldn’t help but wonder about her mother.

Her mother had abandoned her when she was just a baby, leaving her father to care for her on his own. Nonkanyiso’s father had never spoken badly of her mother, but the pain and hurt of being abandoned had left a deep scar.

As Nonkanyiso grew older, she began to ask more questions about her mother. Her father did his best to answer them, but he couldn’t fill the void left by her mother’s absence. That was until the day her aunts from her father’s side decided to take matters into their own hands.

They took Nonkanyiso to visit her mother, hoping that the two could reconnect and start building a relationship. Nonkanyiso was 12 years old at the time, and she was nervous but curious about meeting her mother.

However, as they began to meet and talk, Nonkanyiso realized that her mother was not the person she had hoped she would be. Her mother would make promises to Nonkanyiso, promises that she had no intention of keeping. She would promise to send money, but when Nonkanyiso brought it up, her mother would deny ever making the promise. Instead, she would turn the tables on Nonkanyiso, accusing her of being after her money.

Nonkanyiso was confused and hurt. Why would her mother lie to her? Why would she make promises she had no intention of keeping? As the months went by, Nonkanyiso began to realize that her mother was not the person she had hoped she would be.

Despite the disappointment, Nonkanyiso tried to hold on to the relationship. She wanted to believe that her mother was capable of change, that she would eventually come through on her promises. But as the years went by, Nonkanyiso realized that her mother’s behavior was not going to change.

The lies and broken promises continued, and Nonkanyiso was left to pick up the pieces. She felt like she was walking on eggshells, never knowing when her mother would lash out at her again. The stress and anxiety took a toll on Nonkanyiso’s mental health, and she began to question her own worth.

But Nonkanyiso’s father and paternal family were always there to support her, reminding her of her worth and value. They had been her rock from the beginning, and they continued to be her source of strength and comfort.

As Nonkanyiso entered her teenage years, she came to a realization. She didn’t need a mother like that in her life. She deserved better. With the support of her loved ones, Nonkanyiso began to distance herself from her mother.

It wasn’t an easy decision, but it was necessary. Nonkanyiso needed to protect herself from the toxic behavior that had become all too familiar. As she looked back on the past few years, Nonkanyiso realized that she had been given a rare gift – the chance to see her mother for who she truly was.

Now, Nonkanyiso is in college, studying hard to build a better future for herself and her family. She is determined to make a difference in the world and to provide for her father and family, who have always been there for her. Despite the challenges she faced in her childhood, Nonkanyiso is thriving and is determined to make her dreams a reality.