Don’t Call Me A Strong Woman - Lindiwe Hani
Public Figures. We see them, follow them, idolise or vilify them. We believe that we know and own them. Lindiwe Hani had a private attachment to a very public figure in South Africa’s struggle for independence. When she lost her sister, with whom she had an unbreakable bond, her life fell off its hinges.
She’d always been Chris Hani’s daughter, she’d been taught to hide her pain and be strong, now as she was falling apart, she had no one to hang onto. She leaned on hard to alcohol and drugs and became addicted. Lindiwe Hani tells the story of finding herself, reframing strength as a black woman and breaking generational trauma cycles.
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I have listen to her 3times, eloquence is on point👌🏻
Well said Lindiwe Hani, Black woman, it's okay to break down and feel vulnerable.
So she’s 41? Wow you ageing gracefully 🥰
'the beauty of strength is actually crumbling' this is deep. Such a beautiful emotional story
I could not hold back my tears. Lindi you have a way of mixing pain & humor in your story. That is the uniqueness that you are.
You’re a queen soldier! Keep blossoming 💕🌼💃🏾so proud of you👍🏾
Just beautiful. I am sorry to hear of your pain. I love your authenticity. Thank you.
There’s a common saying that Kenyans say to each other when crying and that is “don’t cry”, and it is the least soothing two words to tell a person in pain. I don’t know if it’s something that’s commonly said across Africa but the toxic idea of being a strong woman hinders our divine feminine power and the blessings that follow. Thank you Lindiwe, this was wholesome.
@judykomen6576
3 жыл бұрын
True, I hate it when people say that. And "be strong" to someone that's grieving. As if crying is a show of weakness.
@Flourish_today
3 жыл бұрын
It's a common African thing my dear. Very irritating.
@jesseludenyo6436
2 жыл бұрын
its because swahili is an impoverished language
@sianoikimari
2 жыл бұрын
@@jesseludenyo6436 interesting perspective. Makes a lot of sense.
Wow! What a deep story. It is okay not to always be strong. We are just human. Am happy that you found your true self in the end, Lindiwe
Strength is vulnerability🥺 I needed this, thank you for sharing your story with us♥️
@carolinewanja1013
3 жыл бұрын
well said Debbie
Free indeed. May you continue in your self freedom no matter what.
This was worthy watching❤️❤️! Cheers to more healing
Am crying as I continue listening to this amazing woman 👩🏽 it’s great to realize yourself and have time for your self to think what better for you and you your self
So much resonates. I appreciate this very much Lindwe.
i read your book twice and i understood you better now. your father must be so proud of you uyimbokodo.
RESPECT. I have known pain and I have fought that "Be strong" "Don't Cry" sham. Bravo my sister. Vulnerability is Strength to me too, and authenticity is the most bae to pursue and live unapologetically. Warm regards to all
Absolutely Lindiwe!!. Your last word is the greatest lesson we all need. There is power and strength in being vulnerable and honest accepting the reality 🙏❤❤❤
Waaa we would only hear stories of apartheid and in our history books.. I get now to connect thru yr story.. Thanks for sharing
How deep & emotional yet so inspiring. One of the best engage talks I've ever come across. "strength is not crying..but the power of crumbling...& rise up"
@EngageTalk
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark. She is a brave African for accepting that weakness is strength.
Allow yourself to breakdown to build up. I believe it's okay to be vulnerable and let that pain out instead of reserving it defining strength coz you actually explode in unknown ways. Thank you for sharing your strength.
Wow, I do not know you Lindiwe but thank you for choosing to face the inner you. Reminds me of my own identity getting lost when my famous mother died and my father and church folks forgot I was not her nor will I ever be. Your vulnerability as a woman is what we all need, so as to allow ourselves to break when our souls are hurting otherwise you'll fall apart. Then getting up from it and the journey ahead may be slow but worthwhile. Your sharing about your story has given me courage to keep fighting to live and be. Am in therapy and finally I see the light within. Your humour made me smile and your daughter is learning from a truly inspiring soul. Asante
Wow, felt every word. Thank God for healing
Very well spoken. I wish you the best in your future.
This reminds me of my mum passing on when I was soo young.. The pain and the trauma, and nobody willing to share or walk with you was hard to overcome. Years down the line I.e 18 years plus, I had to seek counselling to overcome this. I'm on my recovery journey and I hope it works out to me amazingly. Thanks Lindi for sharing this🙏
@africanawang2674
Жыл бұрын
Hugs dear. You will overcome.
@selfieboychannel8338
7 ай бұрын
Your strong enough to overcome any odd my lovely ❤hugs
Thank you so much 4 sharing
I can relate to your story. Thanks for sharing your story truthfully and letting me know that it's okay to be vulnerable
Incredibly insipiring. Thank you for redefining 'being strong' as being vulnerable yet still rising again after it
It is They way you defining what strength is for me.
Wow - story beautiful told by a beautiful lady. The pain depicted is so deep yet eloquently told. I love you Lindiwe. Sending you huggs.
Wow, great story of resilience despite very tough times. It teaches us a lot. Thanks for sharing. I love it that you say strength is allowing oneself to be vulnerable. Great lesson.
Wow God bless you, my dear sister!!!
so touching and uplifting. BIG UP!
Beautiful woman, beautiful story. Incredible lesson!
This is incredible!!!
Yhjooo can even hear tears in your voice😭😭😭
❤❤❤ There is strength in telling your truth.
Good one😃
Painful but very inspiring ,sometimes we must be broken to be whole....sad and painful though....you got beautiful legs girl.....
Congrats I love you for doing this
This is amazing
Yes antiza✊🏾
Powerful!
Deep!
Deeply profound
So amazing! wanna meet you !
Wow!
Smart gal
It's OK to break down. We are just human!
At some point all being strong is the only option
Wow...
Hey sister. He is still alive and me too. I have his karma.
Yaa life ne!
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So eloquent
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They call strong woman to give you more crap
So much trauma 😭😭😭
He gave you the greastest life to live.
Tell me someone without a story....
What if she didn't know how to say it.
Nothing wrong in breaking down🖤👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿
the background is too crowded that the presenter is camouflaged