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Finding strength through story

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Casey Letsholo-Metlhaleng, a writer who resides in Metsimotlhabe has turned her personal scars into a message of healing and empowerment. Her debut book, She Found Her Power, draws deeply from her own journey while reflecting the struggles of many women who face battles in silence.

Speaking about what inspired her to write, Letsholo-Metlhaleng explained that her motivation came from observing the quiet burdens many women and young girls carry.

“I was inspired by the reality that so many women and young girls carry silent battles, whether it’s bullying, abuse, or the struggles of early motherhood. I wanted to give those experiences a voice and show that pain doesn’t have to define us forever,” she said.

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Finding strength through story

Casey Letsholo-Metlhaleng, a writer who resides in Metsimotlhabe has turned her personal scars into a message of healing and empowerment. Her debut book, She Found Her Power, draws deeply from her own journey while reflecting the struggles of many women who face battles in silence.

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