Magowe In Love With Her Nursery Trees
Monday, December 03, 2018
Tshotlego Magowe showing off her plants
SELEBI-PHIKWE: “Nursery trees are a true companion, my husband and my son, faithful friend who would never have differences or grudges. They respond quickly to my emotions before any person could and they pick my moods even when I try to pretend that I am ok.
“In the morning when I wake up I forage and fondle my trees, caress their leaves and communicate with them. I consult them when I leave my home and report back when I return. This is when I also can pick if they also have something to complain about.”
It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...