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A prevalent saying amongst many Batswana these days is “re imetswe,” which roughly translates to “we are carrying a heavy load”. As a nation, the concept of counselling often goes overlooked as a resource for alleviating such burdens.

Regrettably, this disregard sometimes leads to regrettable decisions that might have been averted with professional assistance. Recently, a distressing report gained attention: a young man took the life of his six-year-old son due to a dispute with the child’s mother.

While the child’s biological status remains uncertain, the undeniable tragedy is that an innocent life was lost due to the actions of a guardian entrusted with protection.

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Seek help before it's too late

A prevalent saying amongst many Batswana these days is “re imetswe,” which roughly translates to “we are carrying a heavy load”. As a nation, the concept of counselling often goes overlooked as a resource for alleviating such burdens.