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ABOUT ME — Nombuso F. Makhubu
My name is Nombuso Fortunate Makhubu. I am writing this article from Ottawa, Canada’s capital city. Since June 8, 2012, North America has become a home away from home.
Background
I am from Southern Africa, the Kingdom of Eswatini located between The Republic of South Africa and Mozambique. https://medium.com/know-thyself-heal-thyself/swaziland-was-not-a-place-name-only-2ebee8e3bb3d
I enjoyed a happy childhood. I belong to a blended family of twelve. Our parents provided for us the best they could, and we are indebted to them. I am the eleventh child and a mother to one, my eight-year-old daughter with whom I am so fortunate to wake up next to each day.https://winningmindset123letsgo.medium.com/there-is-always-a-lot-more-than-meets-the-eye-time-surely-will-tell-51dcdfa4e556
My mom life
Raising African children outside the home is challenging. As a result, I have become involved in social justice and equality for all, as long as possible. Mothering is an extreme sport, and we have both sustained our share of bruises, injuries, glories, and disappointments. That said, there is nothing better than waking up my child in the safe home we built. I also consider myself living…