Dimakatso
Dimakatso
Interview:Miss Zikhona
Interview:Miss Zikhona
Interview:Miss Zikhona
Tuesday 10th November 2020
Hear Sister Zikhona's emotional account of her brother's Nyaope addiction and learn how to support loved ones through similar struggles.
2 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Compassionate
Supportive
Raw
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Dimakatso
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Navigating Alcohol Dependency
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Get the buttons here!Living Through Nyaope: Sister Zikhona's Heartfelt Story
We have to understand that you cannot force someone to acknowledge that they have a problem. They have to acknowledge themselves and say: I have a problem. That's where healing starts.
Imagine watching someone you love spiral into the depths of addiction. In this gripping episode of 'Puff and Pass', host Dimakatso Maku sits down with Sister Zikhona, who opens up about her brother's battle with Nyaope addiction. This isn't just another story about drugs; it's a raw and emotional account of how addiction tears families apart. Sister Zikhona shares the gut-wrenching details of her brother's descent into violence, aggression, and theft, and how these behaviors impacted their entire family.
Her story is a powerful reminder of the importance of supporting loved ones through their darkest times. Despite the overwhelming challenges, she emphasizes that healing begins when individuals acknowledge their problems. This episode offers practical advice for those struggling to support family members battling addiction, making it a must-listen for anyone affected by this issue. With compassion and candidness, 'Puff and Pass' sheds light on the human side of addiction, making it clear that no one fights this battle alone.