"My DMs are filled with people sharing their struggles and challenges. It is humbling to think that I can make a difference in their lives. I think it is really important that we start talking about depression, especially in black families. Depression is something that is not talked about, it is the devil, and because we don't talk about it, it affects us more. Talking about it helps"
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Nomvelo Makhanya on fighting depression: I stay true to myself now,17 January 2018,by Kyle Zeeman
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