August is Women’s month, and I decided to commemorate this my way.

The first half year of the year dealt me a great deal. So much so that most of the time I had an out of body experiences. Like I am watching a movie with no control whatsoever of the script.

I then paused and asked myself, what if I take control of the situation. What if I own whatever it that life is throwing my way? Good or bad! WoMan up and embrace it, starting with grief. I am learning to #ownmygrief, and since I made this decision I feel a little better. It is afterall a journey.

I am owning the new me… The person I am becoming. I am owning my flaws, my perfect imperfections. I am Mpho Hlalele and own my journey.