A life changing experience

My name is Nasreen Latief. I am 25years old and live in Paarl. I am a mother of a 5year old boy and 11month old girl. My children are my pride and joy and I strive to give them a bright future.

I am currently unemployed and stay with both my parents. On 7th September 2013 I enrolled in the Chrysalis Academy program where I'm doing a 3month course in order to improve my life skills. Chrysalis Academy specialize in changing the lives of the youth to the better by unleashing their potential in order for them to be successful young people. The academy plays a huge role in empowering, motivating, disciplining and  changing the living circumstances of the students.
At first coming to Chrysalis was a challenge to me, but I started adapting to the program and I feel proud of my progress. I'm following a healthy diet and became physically fit. I am stronger mentally and emotionally and I became aware and mindful about things happening in my life and environment. All of us students stay on the campus as the academy are extremely strict and have alot of rules we need to follow and obey. I haven't seen my kids in the past 6weeks and I miss them to bits! It's hard being separated from them, but I'm sacrificing in order for them to have the stability and security they need.

I am in the middle of my course and yet I have seen big changes within myself. I feel empowered and positive. I have the potential to a brighter future!