Zoleka Mandela Opens Up On Battling Depression

In a lengthy post shared on Instagram, Zoleka Mandela opened up about her struggles with depression.

She has been finding it difficult to shower, be a wife, to be okay, to get out of bed, to leave the house, to stop crying, to be a mom and even to breathe.

“I’m drowning and I have been feeling numb and empty, it’s all-consuming and heavy – sometimes I don’t want to face the very things I know that I should,” Zoleka wrote.

Being in therapy has however taught her to start making more positive changes in her life, one being opening up about her depression.

“I think what I’m wanting to say is… I’m depressed and maybe if I’m more honest about these emotions that are representative of the rawness of my reality, the silence won’t be bigger than I am.”

Zoleka feels more determined to overcome her feelings of hopelessness and self-blame.

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