How I wish I could talk
I have so many words
They were all there long ago
Just stuck in my head
Trapped in there with no escape
Finding a way to be heard
They were desperate to escape
Not a word released so I can be free
But look! I see you
Here is a letterboard
Words tumbling out like fingers on a keyboard
Music to my ears
Akha Khumalo: In My Own Words 
Akha, you write beautifully. I wanted to tell you a story…I don’t know if you know that Jessica has much older siblings, their names are Jordan and Jemma. Jordan is 21 and Jemma is 18. Then there is Jethro, he is 9. Are you 9 already? There was a time, before I met Deon that I was a single mom with Jordan and Jemma, just like your mom. I remember people always asking me if I wanted a real family. That made me feel not normal. Then one day I realised that I did have a normal family. It was my normal family. It made me realise that everyone has their own opinion on what normal is. I am sure you often wonder about what your normal is. Celebrate what you have, claim it as your normal and continue to be great! You are inspiring many people with your tenacity. Keep loving yourself. Love Auntie Helen
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