Raising a child with cerebral palsy

Mother and daughter: Badenhorst with Ame
Mother and daughter: Badenhorst with Ame

Being a young mother is always a challenge but it is nothing compared to giving birth to a child with a disability. It takes a strong, courageous and loving woman to stay strong for her child despite the challenges she has to face taking care of that child. Only angels chosen by the Almighty can mother children with disabilities, Mmegi Correspondent NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE writes

Now 29-years old, Mysi Badenhorst had her daughter, Ame when she was 18-years old, but suffered birth complications. The young mother experienced eclampsia that led to her daughter having severe birth apxsia (brain damage). This was not easy for the young mother, as she was clueless about motherhood let alone how to take care of her special newborn.

“The doctor told me not to expect much,” she recalls.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up