River of my life

As a super young lady I would like to share my life story with you.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      My name is Danielle Herold.I was born in 1994.I'am 19 years old.I live in a small town Albertinia .I'am the first born and the only girl of my mom. I have a family of 5.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                I started my school year in 2000 at Oker primery school.I left in 2004 ,going to a new school called Albertinia high school,I meet a lot of new friends.                                                                                     I 'am not a drinking,smoking person.I like children allot,going out with my family and so.I don't have many friends,because I like to be on my own,my mother is my friend I share everything with her.              In 2012 I have matriculated at Albertinia high school and I'am very proud of myself .I meet my best friend in matric .I love her because we share everything with each other and do everything together,but after 2012 she went to cape town,it was very sad.                                                                                      I start working for my first time of my life what a nice experience-2012                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
In 2014 I would like to go study further for a teacher because I love children allot.                                                                                                                                                                        

My Life Journey

I am Camenita Lizelle Lottering ,an am 24years old i was born in a town called Ceres but we only stayed their till i was three months old ,after that we moved to a place called Eersteriver this is the place that i grew up in this is where my comfort zone is an i love this place so much.we're 5 people in our house an am the oldest an i live with both my parents an my sister an younger brother we are a close family and i totally love them to the max i must admit.

I started my primary school at Beverley park primary school ,this is where my foundation was layed i finish my primary school in 2002 and started my high school at Eersteriver high school in 2003 but its now called the school of arts .This is where i had to start to make my own choices in life an choose where will i be fitted in,but i have to admit that high school life wasn't always that easy for me because of all the different types of choices that was starring me in the face. Me,myself and i didn't always made the right or must i say the perfect choices but that is what made me who i am today i can truelly say i learned from my mistakes and difficulties.I ended my high school journey in 2007 that is the year i matriculated and passed proud to say it.I also studied from 2008 to 2009 at college of Cape Town i studied tourism their didn't really enjoyed it that much but am not a quitter that's why am proud to say i finished it.in 2011 i then did a course home based nursing an i have to say that i loved working with old people it just a good feeling that you doing something to someone who cannot do it for them self  anymore .By me it isn't about the money but making people happy in their last days .I can proudly say for myself is that i always try my best and am always the hard worker .

I am currently at chrysalis academy from 07september to 30november my journey here is almost finished here here it wasn't always easy and many times i wanted to give up but because they taught us to believe in yourself  and always give the best and never to give up on life an yourself ,that's the reason what kept my going an going.

I see myself far in life and sucesfull,and to make my dreams a realty i will make it because i believe in myself

My life story.

I just want to share my life story with my fellow students.It's actually a bit of my life journey,more positive then negative.Today I'm feeling ready and free to put it on the table.So I'm Janewine Jantjies,20 years old,have a lot of a dreams but Jesus Christ is my first priority.

I was born in the year 1993,first born.At the age of I think,I did go live with my aunt and not with my parents anymore until up.I lived my whole life in a small town called Albertinia.I do love my parents very much and I'm not blaming them for anything.I'm still happy living my aunt and do appreciate her.

In the year 2007 I did finish primary school,grade 8.In 2008 I went to Albertinia High School and started with grade 9,I did also matriculate there in the year 2011.I did pass matric  with a B-simbole,access to university which I'm very proud of.In the year 2010 I've met a special person named Jaren. He became my best friend,because we understand one another,share with each other and we do love each other very much.

In the year 2012 ,I did casual at Albertinia Hotel,Garden Route Gamelodge as a waitress and afterwards at Stilbay Spar,Fruit&Veg as a cashier.Then I became a nanny and looked after a baby boy in Eerste River.The reason for traveling from business to business is not that I'm not committed but because of a lack of Transport.In 2013 I did apply for this course at Chrysalis Academy in June and got accepted.Next year 2014 I want to go study office administration.

So this is my life story,short and sweet.I'm now busy preparing myself for the future,new challenges.

river of my life

i was born in 1991 in kayamandi stellenbosch in famaly of 8 i grow up with single parent couse my father died when i was young i was grade 2 i cant even remember him i started my pramary in ikaya pramary school then i start my high school in kayamandi thn when i was in grade 10 i go to makupula high school i am a good person i like to participate in things and i dont judge

when i was doing grade 10 i get pregnant but i passed my grde 12 it was amazing when i was young i like to sing alot even now nd like to participate in many things i grow up be the person i am now lasy year i was doing my grade 12 it was nice nd enjoyable nd i love my famaly alot others are staying fair from my house but we care for each other then on 2011 i got a new friends i love them they care for me and i also care for them we are on same community chour we singing together and  we love to go outsite and we started to drink when we was in grade 10 but  now we want to drop out to drink but we are getting there then this year on september i came here in chrysalis academy for the training i love my self and proud of my self and now i know who am i and i know what to do

i am looking forward fo my self i want to achieve my goel and be the person i want to be in life and i want to impress my self and be the better person and work hard to fullfill my goals and to overcome my fear in life so that i can see my self as the person i want to be in life

My Life Journey

I am Camenita Lizelle Lottering ,an am 24years old i was born in a town called Ceres but we only stayed their till i was three months old ,after that we moved to a place called Eersteriver this is the place that i grew up in this is where my comfort zone is an i love this place so much.we're 5 people in our house an am the oldest an i live with both my parents an my sister an younger brother we are a close family and i totally love them to the max i must admit.

I started my primary school at Beverley park primary school ,this is where my foundation was layed i finish my primary school in 2002 and started my high school at Eersteriver high school in 2003 but its now called the school of arts .This is where i had to start to make my own choices in life an choose where will i be fitted in,but i have to admit that high school life wasn't always that easy for me because of all the different types of choices that was starring me in the face. Me,myself and i didn't always made the right or must i say the perfect choices but that is what made me who i am today i can truelly say i learned from my mistakes and difficulties.I ended my high school journey in 2007 that is the year i matriculated and passed proud to say it.I also studied from 2008 to 2009 at college of Cape Town i studied tourism their didn't really enjoyed it that much but am not a quitter that's why am proud to say i finished it.in 2011 i then did a course home based nursing an i have to say that i loved working with old people it just a good feeling that you doing something to someone who cannot do it for them self  anymore .By me it isn't about the money but making people happy in their last days .I can proudly say for myself is that i always try my best and am always the hard worker .

I am currently at chrysalis academy from 07september to 30november my journey here is almost finished here here it wasn't always easy and many times i wanted to give up but because they taught us to believe in yourself  and always give the best and never to give up on life an yourself ,that's the reason what kept my going an going.

I see myself far in life and sucesfull,and to make my dreams a realty i will make it because i believe in myself

My River of life Wayline

My name is Wayline Johnson, I'm 22 years old. I was born the 26 of September 1991.I
have two brothers.

I went to school at Venter primary.In 2006 I moved to M/plain Tafelsig. I attended Glendale high school, i did not complete my matric. I started drinking hanging out with wrong friends didn't care about what people are saying about me. I went through a lot. My life was so bad.I have a son his name is Tristan, he is 1 year and 9 moths old. I love him very much and his my only family that i have. I want to be a better mom for him and give him everything that he needs. I'm a very shy person. I don't talk much , I'm loving and caring. I love children and working with them.

I'm now here at Chrysalis Academy doing a 3 month course to change my live and to be a better person
and a good mom for my son. I have been here for 9 weeks and its really a good experience for me i really enjoy it here and i'm learning a lot. I have making of friends; i never knew that i was gonna be with so many girls at one place and its really challenging because at home i don't have many girly friends. Next year i wane complete my matric

My Life Journey

I am Camenita Lizelle Lottering ,an am 24years old i was born in a town called Ceres but we only stayed their till i was three months old ,after that we moved to a place called Eersteriver this is the place that i grew up in this is where my comfort zone is an i love this place so much.we're 5 people in our house an am the oldest an i live with both my parents an my sister an younger brother we are a close family and i totally love them to the max i must admit.

I started my primary school at Beverley park primary school ,this is where my foundation was layed i finish my primary school in 2002 and started my high school at Eersteriver high school in 2003 but its now called the school of arts .This is where i had to start to make my own choices in life an choose where will i be fitted in,but i have to admit that high school life wasn't always that easy for me because of all the different types of choices that was starring me in the face. Me,myself and i didn't always made the right or must i say the perfect choices but that is what made me who i am today i can truelly say i learned from my mistakes and difficulties.I ended my high school journey in 2007 that is the year i matriculated and passed proud to say it.I also studied from 2008 to 2009 at college of Cape Town i studied tourism their didn't really enjoyed it that much but am not a quitter that's why am proud to say i finished it.in 2011 i then did a course home based nursing an i have to say that i loved working with old people it just a good feeling that you doing something to someone who cannot do it for them self  anymore .By me it isn't about the money but making people happy in their last days .I can proudly say for myself is that i always try my best and am always the hard worker .

I am currently at chrysalis academy from 07september to 30november my journey here is almost finished here here it wasn't always easy and many times i wanted to give up but because they taught us to believe in yourself  and always give the best and never to give up on life an yourself ,that's the reason what kept my going an going.

I see myself far in life and sucesfull,and to make my dreams a realty i will make it because i believe in myself

My Life Journey

I am Camenita Lizelle Lottering ,an am 24years old i was born in a town called Ceres but we only stayed their till i was three months old ,after that we moved to a place called Eersteriver this is the place that i grew up in this is where my comfort zone is an i love this place so much.we're 5 people in our house an am the oldest an i live with both my parents an my sister an younger brother we are a close family and i totally love them to the max i must admit.

I started my primary school at Beverley park primary school ,this is where my foundation was layed i finish my primary school in 2002 and started my high school at Eersteriver high school in 2003 but its now called the school of arts .This is where i had to start to make my own choices in life an choose where will i be fitted in,but i have to admit that high school life wasn't always that easy for me because of all the different types of choices that was starring me in the face. Me,myself and i didn't always made the right or must i say the perfect choices but that is what made me who i am today i can truelly say i learned from my mistakes and difficulties.I ended my high school journey in 2007 that is the year i matriculated and passed proud to say it.I also studied from 2008 to 2009 at college of Cape Town i studied tourism their didn't really enjoyed it that much but am not a quitter that's why am proud to say i finished it.in 2011 i then did a course home based nursing an i have to say that i loved working with old people it just a good feeling that you doing something to someone who cannot do it for them self  anymore .By me it isn't about the money but making people happy in their last days .I can proudly say for myself is that i always try my best and am always the hard worker .

I am currently at chrysalis academy from 07september to 30november my journey here is almost finished here here it wasn't always easy and many times i wanted to give up but because they taught us to believe in yourself  and always give the best and never to give up on life an yourself ,that's the reason what kept my going an going.

I see myself far in life and sucesfull,and to make my dreams a realty i will make it because i believe in myself

The river of life of Chriscenchia Hendricks..

As a teenager of  20 years old life is a challenge.I live in Knysna and I ended up in Chrysalis Academy (Cape Town) for a good reason.

I was the 16th July 1993. Like I said I live in Knysna an at this moment im in Cape Town.Im the last born of 7 other and I dont mind becuse they all love me.I went Rheenendal Primary School in  2000 an my high school starterd in 2009 where I went Knysna Secondary School,I matriculated in 2011.While I was still on school the last thing on my mind was my future.There was alot of pressure on me to go and study furher but I did not listen.2012 was my Gap year which I'm not proud of becuse I could've gone to study instead I was sitting at home doing nothing.Im still living with my folks an I enjoy every moment with them.I lost my best boy friend 2years ago in a car accident an its still fresh in my mind.2012 was a horrible year for me, at that moment my best friend fall pregnant and I wasn't allow to be that close with her anymore,you guys whose parents are stricked knows whats like when that happens.But I made peace with that and YES we are still friends just not that close anymore.My brother moved to Cape Town and he was my all and by that I mean my ALL.like I said 2012 was a horrible year.As 2013 begin things starterd to fall in to place my life staterd to make sense again,I did apply for at the Chrysalis Academy where I was accepted and im still enjoying every moment of it.I learnt lots of stuff that are very usefull and I cant wait to go an tell others when I go back into my community what have learn.2014 going to further my career an start working as I gain more expience on how to handle the real world.


KEEP IN MIND THE WORLD JUDGES YOU WHEATHER YOU LIKE  OR NOT IF THEY DO JUST BUILD A BRIDGE AN GET OVER IT...

River of life of Maronique Jacobs

   
   Introduction
   My name is Maronique Jacobs.I was born on the 2 December 1994 in Knysna Hospital.I
   stay in Knysna,Rheenendal and I'm 19 years old.


   Body
   I am raised by my awesome and wonderful parents and we are a family of 8,two
   brothers and three sisters from which I am the last born.We live together 
   in Knysna Rheenendal.I attended school at Rheenedal Primary in 2001-2009.Knysna
   Secondary 2010-2012.In grade 10 I wanted to drop out of school,because of wrong 
   choices that I've made.I was smiling outside but dying inside.In 2011 I started to
   do wrong things and my life changes.Bad attitude against my parents,brothers and 
   sisters.The same year my mom told me about my birth and what happened,but by the 
   grace of God we are saved and in that moment I began to appreciate what I have in 
   my life and started a new life.
   I met new friends that motivates and support me and that same year I give my heart
   to Jesus and everything changes and good things happened in my life.I apply at 
   Chrysalis and I've been accepted.

 
   Next year want to go and study and have a bright future.

   Yours sincerely.
   Maronique Jacobs

River of life of Maronique Jacobs

   
   Introduction
   My name is Maronique Jacobs.I was born on the 2 December 1994 in Knysna Hospital.I
   stay in Knysna,Rheenendal and I'm 19 years old.


   Body
   I am raised by my awesome and wonderful parents and we are a family of 8,two
   brothers and three sisters from which I am the last born.We live together 
   in Knysna Rheenendal.I attended school at Rheenedal Primary in 2001-2009.Knysna
   Secondary 2010-2012.In grade 10 I wanted to drop out of school,because of wrong 
   choices that I've made.I was smiling outside but dying inside.In 2011 I started to
   do wrong things and my life changes.Bad attitude against my parents,brothers and 
   sisters.The same year my mom told me about my birth and what happened,but by the 
   grace of God we are saved and in that moment I began to appreciate what I have in 
   my life and started a new life.
   I met new friends that motivates and support me and that same year I give my heart
   to Jesus and everything changes and good things happened in my life.I apply at 
   Chrysalis and I've been accepted.

 
   Next year want to go and study and have a bright future.

   Yours sincerely.
   Maronique Jacobs

The river of life of Broniel Swanepoel

As a young lady of 21years old,I live my life to the fullest and grab every opportunity that comes my way.

I was  born on the 1st of september 1992 in Worcester Hospital.I live in Worcester for all my life now with my parents and brother who is 19years old.I went to primary school at Victoria Park,I finish grade 7 and than I went to high school at Breerivier,where I finish matric in 2010.High school for me was very nice I really enjoy every moment,sometimes school was beter than being at home.After finishing school I Went straight to go and work at a carwash earning R100.00 a day that went go for about 2months than I was offered a learnership for youth development for 1year,so time went by,I graduate and after that I was at home for about 3months,than I started to work with my father at APL cartons and I enjoyed everyday working with my father,we are very close and he always pushes me to do my best in everything and to take every opportunity I get.He also the one who told me about this Chrysalis Academy,so I apply not knowing that I will actually be accepted.I decided to take the oppportunity and to make it work for me,because they told me that we will do lots of fitness stuff and I dont like running and stuff but here I am still alive and fit.Chrysalis for is a great opportunity to make huge changes in your life but all depends on YOU.I enjoy eveything about Chrysalis from the dissiplines they thought us to the drillling part.I am looking forward to my graduation on the 30th of November and going home a change person.

I know there will always be ups and downs in your life,but I will just stand strong and know that with God by my side I can do everything. 

river of life of aneke

My name is Aneke Baadjies, I'm 21 years old lives in Ashton  and is a female . I am a coloured and I am proud to be one. 

I was born on 1 November 1992 in Montagu hospital.I have 1 sister and i am the eldest, i live with my mother and grandmother. I went to pre school in 1997 at Heidiland in 1998 i went to H. venter primary school and finished my grade 7 in 2005. In 2006 I went to Ashton secondary high and that is  where i started smoking, drinking and parting a lot. In 2009 I had my first love.I finished my matric in 2010 but did not past.In 2011 I wrote it over but did not receive my results, that's when i decided to take a gap year. In my gap year i felt pregnant with my boyfriend of 2 years and on 11 September my baby daughter was born.In November i started working at a place called Foodbasket where i had supportive friends.In July month, I heard about chrysalis academy and on the 7 September I decided to give it a chance to make a change in my live and I am not regret being here today.

In 2014 I want to start working at big business to unleash my potential and make a success of my life and give my daughter what  I never had. 

My life

My name is Andiswa charmaine Matolengwe & i was born in 26 December 1992.everything about my life has been ups & downs yet i enjoyed as i had all my family by my side & we are a lovely big family of 8 with 4 girls & 1 man & the newest member of the family my nephew whom i love daily.


I was born in saldannah but raised here in cape town because my parents moved from there to here. I had a very exciting & happy childhood as i grew up where there was warmth love & security & God was made to be the first thing in our lives. I started school in 1998 in Sigcawu primary & 2006 i started high school in Mandela high & there the only activity i participated in was singing i loved it so much that i sang solo & i did everything in my power to do good in my studies & i did that all teachers noticed.Came the most difficult time of my life when i was doing Grade 11 my  mother had the second accident that ruined me that i could not focus on my school work anymore so i failed but did not give up went back & i did pass with my families support i did it & 2010 i was doing Grade 12 passed with good grades & that same year got my first kiss from a guy i was friends with so after that we dated but eventualy broke up.

In 2011 started doing nursing but found out its not what i want its what my mother wanted so i dropped out that same year worked for 3 months then just stayed home .i just went to the choir that i love Khayelitsha Choral singers & go to church until i came here because i felt i needed change but i know that i love helping people so whatever i do will involve people especially children

last but not least i thank God for being there all my life did not face much difficulties its all because of him & i know i am still going forward in 4 years to come i will be a graduate in UWC that is my plan and i will achieve it.

Thandokazi khanyi river of life.

I was born on 15 March 1993 in Tygerburg hospital,i live in Khayelitsha at makhaza.I live with my 2 sisters & 2 brothers and i am the last born of 4.I did my primary school in Masiphumelele p.p school  and i have matriculated in 2011 at Chris Hani arts & culture focus school i passed with diploma certificate.I  was raised by single parent which is my mother but she died in 2003 because she was ashmatic  and i never see my father all i know is that he passed away in 2004.

In 2012 was wanted to study feather but because of in that year i didn't think i'll make so i didn't apply early in tertiary institution so i apply in January in Northlink college in panorama doing hospitality and i also fail because i was not focusing at school the only thing i did was to date at school and since there were days of tasting wines every  fridays i was getting drunk and i think that was peer pressure.

In 2013 i didn't do anything was not working,no schooling no anything which was important the only only thing i did is to go out with friends having fun but i have never use drugs and in same year many obstacles appears in my home because we only the childrens so we fight a lot and we living in a very poor family ,  struggle lot this year so that i one of the reason i commit myself in those things .

On the 7th of  September 2013 i decided to come here in Chrysalis Academy just to bring about a change in my life because i believe that comfort comes after struggle and to correct my mistakes also.The significant thing i wanted to be a role model in my community and Indocrinate  other stars outside about life , i believe they will learn something because i have changed emotionally,physically & mentally.

That is my journey of life.

 

My life

The story of my life how i grow up,what kind of person i am. I am Luyanda Ngele i was born in Eastern cape but i grow up in Western cape.

Am staying in Stellenbosch Kayamandi in family of 5 staying with my grandmother,sister, uncle and my sister's daughter on 2005 we moved to a flat. In 2006 i was in high school doing my grade 8 in Kayamandi High until matric in 2010 but i didn't pass my matric because of i was pregnant. 2003 I joined a group called Kuyasa kids choir were i was doing dance,music and acting in 2005 we went to United State of America. The purpose of going to America was to find sponsors for the orphans in Africa it was very nice there i enjoyed every moment. I had a friend who was very supportive,care and talkative but she disappointed me so we are no longer friends now. In 2009 my grandmother passed away then my sister and my uncle got married so recently am staying with my son a 3 years old boy who is very sweet and loving like his mother, then i started to parting  a lot without alcohol then i started to drink on 2011 up until before i came to Chrysalis Academy.  2012 i was doing Office admin in
Boland College after 2013 on the 7 September i came here in Chrysalis Academy to learn more things like skills.

In 2014 am looking forward to my future i would like to work for 1 or 2 years then after that go to study Office admin or Social worker and live my life to the fullest.      

My name is Zethu [Pretty ] Story of my life

My name is Zethu [Pretty ] Soji i was born 1988\04\27 in Eastern Cape

I started my primary at Umnqophiso Primary School , i had lot of laughter sharing kiddy moments .when i was 15-18 i reached high school at Rusthof Secondary School in Strand. when i was in grade 10  i experiment new challenges with  friends , i started drinking smoking like no body's-business, at the age of 18-20 i decided to change the way i  was living my life .20-22 workd a year got things here and there ,23-24 arrived at Chrysalis at this point of my life im adopting changes and becoming a new person 


Today I'm facing obstacles but still going ,enjoy life while you can

River of life by sihle

I was born on the 18th of August, at the Somerset hospital in Cape Town. I was born into a family of three but then as the years went by we became a family of five. My mother and father my two   younger siblings and obviously me...

I once lived in Strandfontein then lived in Gugulethu and the after that I relocated to Langa where  that's where I had lived most of my teenage life. The change was huge going from a settled and quiet environment to a very noisy and busy  one. The challenges had begun , I had met new friends and I wanted to fit in. When we got there I thought yeah this is the good life.Then I went to one of the popular schools which had got me one step ahead to the good life . Where I had started to enjoy my life as a teenager in high school. Things started to get hectic I was parties every weekend and to go to those parties I had to lie because I would need money to get to where I wanted to go . The going was tough hanged around with the tough boys which were the gangsters in the area I had gotten all the publicly I had always wanted because where ever they were I would also be there.After a while I then realized that, that life was not for me.I was blessed to have a good and caring neighbor who had helped through out those tough times and telling me that i honestly don't have to change for anyone that I was perfect the way I was and that I should not let the township  make me I should actually let it build me to a much better person .Life is tough out there for teenagers growing  up they are face with lots of problems outside and inside their homes.. we should actually help them and support them.Going back to my life I thank the friend I have because if it was not for him i would not be where I am today at the Chrysalis academy. A place where the actually help you find you'r inner self and the give you lots of opportunities you challenge yourself mentally and physically we had conquered many mountains and walked besides the longest beaches .There is a poem I would love to share with you I had written during the outdoor phase and it goes like this

Burdens of the mountains..

Only the mountains know
know what I went through emotionally and physically
deep, horrific and challenging
thoughts within me

climbing up and down mountains
mountains I have never thought of climbing
thinking to myself that it was impossible
but what was once impossible
became very possible

legs trembling with
excitement
adrenaline
&
fear

saw the furthest places I have never seen
longest beaches i have never swam in
but yet walked beside.

struggling with big bags on our backs,
stacked with foods clothes
heavy as the burden on our shoulders
the burdens we think are too heavy for us
but now we know nothing is too heavy for me

the lord never gives you a burden you cannot handle
it is all within the mind
when we persistently told our self's we can't do it
but when we looked up the mountain we made it.

to my fellow course mates
we have got to hold on
be strong
because we made it

walk with pride and know
you have conquered
many things in life
more then you have ever imagined

don't let anyone belittle you,i
when troubles occur stand at ease
look up front and say

I Have A Dream  


thank you

I am Felisha Williams born on 1992-09-18 in Beaufort West, but lives in Kimberley for 3 years now. I live with my mother, 2 twin brothers Grayton and Joe-Nathan.


In 1997 I went to Berlindia creche' and started going to J.D.C primary school in 1998. In 2006 I went to Beaufort west secondary and finished my matrix in 2010 and past. I wanted to take a gap year in 2011, but my mother got me a job at partners and sexual health. I started partying because I did not know what to do with myself.After two months I heard about Chrysalis Academy and applied to get my life back on track, because I heard this place can change life.


In 2014 I want to start my own hair and beauty and hand massage business, and want to work at big companies.

River of life

Iam Nompumelelo Dyani Iwas born in 1993 at Stellenbocsh,kayamandi.I live with my mother,sister,brother,father.nephew Iam 20 years old and I single.

I was started my primary at Ikaya primary school 2001 up to grade7 when Iwas at pramary my mother was a single parent she divorce but god bessed me with my stepfather.I started my high school at Kayamandi high school 2008 grade8 when I was at high school my life change and started dating. My first date was so good with the guy called Msimelelo WOW that relationship was so hot I wiil never forget even today. In 2010 my life was chaos I was think the world came back for me and I also lot my friends. I decide to change my life now Iam born again,child of god,live with god.believe with god.

At 2012 I passed my matric and at 2013 I just do the film project kuyasa and I won certificate at ubutu film festival.Now Iam at Chrysalis Academy Istudy office admistration I live a good life with god.Just put this in your mind what ever challange you get you must know tha god always there for you.He change my life he can also change yous.GOD BLESS YOU.

Faren Boysen River of Life

I was born 1994 on 08 July
I live in Atlantis with my mom,dad,end my two sisters and one brother
my primary school was Reygersdal primary and high school Robinvale
I didn't finish school ,but yet didn't just lay at home so I was studying welding at Northlink college I can't finish it because of financial problem after that I was for five months at home an in that five months I hear about chrysalis academy so after finish here I mush start and face the reality.

By next year my dreams are to study again but as a learners-hip for the government  the reason for that is so that I can give something for my mom so long because she is unemployed but yet always have something to give and eat at home she's my star,angel,hero there are nothing no one can do about it just god and for my dad I love him very much there is a bond between us your guys I love them very much we have 6 grant children they are just waiting for me but that will be over tree years .

there was ups and  downs but god lift me and my family up we are standing yet as one so Rlabs I would like you guys to pray for us and be there for other people as you are always there for us and keep up with your good work you are maid for it thank you

Regard
Ms.Booysen

story of my life

a life of Zikhona Magiliwe who was born in 1992/03/20 .the way she was brought up by the around her andwhat she did for most of her expectation for a brighter tomorrow for her and the family . she is a person striving for better future through studying for her and her son my name is zikhona magiliwe ,I am 21 years old I was born in 1992 20 march in Alice  I live most of my life there at place called Dyamala.at home we are a family of 6 my mother,sister and my 2 brothers but they both passed away me I am a last born.I also have my own baby boy who is 5 years old and also my nephew who is 7 years old .I start school at Dyamala primary school  in Alice and I do my highest grades at Umyezo combined school and I fail my grade 12 in 2011 .after my grade 12 I start to work as part time job with many places .I was drinking  a lot started to realise that alcohol is not good but not to me to everyone .I head about chrysalis academy to one of my friend and I apply in 2012 and they accept me and know I am here and I learn a lot I am looking forward to see my future and dreams come true.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               most of my life I was raised by my grandmother and after she passed away my mother took over and she raised me alone because she never marry but I am proud of her and I love her so much because she always there for her children.                                                                                                                                

The river of my life in Chrysalis Academy

I am Sibongile Mtiya
I'm from Langa

My life outside Chrysalis Academy was full of challenges,full of up and downs,but now i have change a lot thanks to Chrysalis Academy.

On the very first day i set my foot in Chrysalis premises,i knew that i am going to change because i have seen the previous graduates changed so i didn't see what would stop me from changing to. A few weeks after the intake i saw a change in me,i learnt how to be independent and to get more involve with any activity that takes place,i overcame my anger management,i hiked mountains now and then i got to see how strong i am,i walked 1000kgs i never complained i walked and i survive meaning that im strong and the was this instructor who kept me going all the way her smile kept me going,i told myself that  A WINNER NEVER QUITS,A QUITTER NEVER WINS...thats why im still in Chrysalis Academy,it has changed me a lot in some way,i overcame my fear of doing a speech in front of people and the fear of darkness,now people can rely on me in terms of advices and motivations...
I thank Chrysalis Academy for teaching me to do the right thing...If it was up to me,i would extend my days in Chrysalis Academy...


Its true when they say "You never know what you've got until its gone and you never know what you've been missing until it arrives''
Wishing all the next course the best...

Thr River of Life of Chumisa Memani

My name is Chumisa Memani I was Born in 1992-01-03. We are Family of 6, 2 Brothers,1 sister,my momy and I. And i live in Phillipi but now I am here in Chysalis Academy.

I started my School in Masivuke Primary from grade 1-7 and my high School in Masiyile High in Khayelitsha site B
In 2007 I met other guy how was every abusive he use to beat me for no reason every day until he stabbed me, I left him because of that. Then I met The other guy in 2008 and now he is my baby's father. My baby is 2 years old this year. I came to Chrysalis Academy where I found my inner-self and what I want in life.

 Next year I want to work and make my mom proud of me.

Yours Sincerly
Chumisa Memani

RIVER OF LIFE OF FAITH MDLULI

            
Starting from the day my Mother fell pregnant the Lord knew everything before it happened.He then gave her a gift a blessing and an inspiration,she then called  FAITH SIPHESIHLE.I was born April 14 1992 in a beautiful small town called Lusikisiki in the Eastern cape.

I'm a black tall girl whose 21years this year,funny,cool and a motivator to my peers,I am my mother second first born and I have a brother.I grew up in a big family(my Mothers family),when I was 8 my grand parents moved from Lusikisiki to a beautiful small fynbos town Knysna the year 1997 and I then followed on the year 1999.I did my primary school in Tembelitsha primary had my good times there,then I went to high school in Percy Mdala high the year 2007,finished my high school passed my matric with a diploma and finally I was done,and had a awesome farewell.After school I took a gap year,and yes there will always be ups and downs in life but I have got to live with it,because the down falls will be there until we die,be strong and live.I was strong and believed then on my second gap year I got blessed with an application form for CHRYSALIS ACADEMY where I am today,it is a 3month course and this is my last month,I learned a lot and explored.My second gap year has been fun,awesome,crazy,great and mostly grooming and fruitful all thanks to CHRYSALIS ACADEMY.

My school made the foundation and CHRYSALIS ACADEMY built the platform and the walls.
My life started the day I was born and is continuing by the Grace of God,I am Faith Siphesihle Mdluli and I'm always gonna be the person I am,I'll always cherish,love,respect,accept and appreciate who I am and the people around me.I am reaching for the sky,my high school principal Mr Njozela used to say ''The sky is the limit''.

River of life of Vuyiwe Mgijima

I was born on the 18th of July, in Stellenbosch Hospital. I was raised by my grandparents and my mother came back into my life when I was five according to my memories. She did not abandon me she had to go and finish her teachers Diploma. I appreciate what she had done as it created a bright future for me. As a child i had it all, my grandparents spoiled me very much.

I went to Idas Valley Primary School, played sports and excelled through my school career. With the influence of colored friends to whom smoking at the age of 12 was a social norm, I also experimented.

Into an English Girls High School with experience of smoking, the habit grew into an addiction. Fun was the reason for smoking Dagga occasionally until it became for weight maintenance, meditation and a habit which later on became an addiction. Alcohol was never a big thing for me as its activities took place at night. My grandfather was very strict and i stuck to the curfew set for me. Signs and symptoms where present and people were talking. At home I was a child and made sure I hid all evidence. 2008, first year at Varsity College Gardens, a Diploma In International Travel. Long street Cape Town is where the drinking of alcohol at night clubs started. I contained myself and never over did it. My mother was working really hard to pay for my very expensive fees, both academic and residence fees. Passed first year clean, bad news was that Varsity College was now merging with the Rondebosch campus. This meant that I had to look for another place to stay. 2009 moved to Gugulethu to stay with my grandmother from my fathers' side as I didn't get a place to stay in Rondebosch. At this stage the habits had reached maximum and became an abuse. I was still doing great academically and graduated in 2012 on the 6th of May my grandfathers date of death.

Going back a bit, February 2011, got a job at FNB Easyplan as a Sales Consultant. This gave me my first flying experience, British Airlines to O.R Thambo International Airport. My second visit to Johannesburg, I enjoyed the two weeks stay even though I was on training. My grandmother got a heavy stroke and my mother had to move in with us at home. I earned her flat and stayed alone. Life was all bright and everything went well. My one year contract ended at FNB and I thought I would take a break for a month and then kick of my career in the Travel and Tourism Industry. What I planned to be a break became my direction to Drug and Alcohol abuse path. Being young and owning an apartment created loads of partying nights and my furniture started spoiling and I could not maintain rent any more. My mother who was helping me out suggested that I move back home the day someone broke into to my flat and took my plasma TV. Sound system, designer shoes and clothing, small electrical appliances and loads of other things, but no just my plasma TV. I knew this person was at the same Hang Out spot that I was that night and had been watching each and every move i made. I  moved back home and made the decision to came to the Academy after witnessing my cousin Khangelani Ngijima take an inspirational change of direction in his life.

I have regained myself, am determined to proceed with striving for excellence and pursue my journey in making it big in the Travel and Tourism Industry.

Vuyiwe Vivian Mgijima

The river of my life

I was born 1990/10/03, I am the Daughter,Sister, Aunt,Cousin, Granddaughter,Niece and a friend, my mom only have two children which is my sister and I, i am the last born, i was born in Khayelitsha.

In life we all go through so many challenges yes i did go through those challenges, when i was young i had so many dreams,  but it was not my choice to make them true, if i had a chance to decide about my future maybe i would change things to better, when i grew up i wanted to be a  Social work.

I matriculated 2011 and i still have dreams  but they changing each and everyday, when i received a call telling me i'm accepted everything changed automatically, the first day i was like i'm not gonna make it because i don't deserve good things in my life, but here i am today saying that i am proud of my self and one day i will achieve all my goals, i became more confident and i have learn more about my self and other people.

Now my way forward is to go out there and spread the word"BELIEVING" i want to go out there and help others as much i wanted when i was still young because doing something good to others is showing your appreciation to them, i am so grateful to be a student in Chrysalis Academy.

RIVER OF LIFE OF THEMBISA PIKELELA RIVER OF LIFE OF THEMBISA PIKELELA

I am Thembisa Pikelela and I was born on 1994 13March.I'm from a family  of 4 and raised by a single parent.
I started primary school at Thembelitsha on 2001-2 007 in Knysna.High school at Percy Mdala on 2008-2012.As we all know that at high school that's where we want to experience new things.People completely forget about their books and go with the flow.All I'm glad of is that I matriculated without coming across any obstacles.
After matric I decided to take a gap.During my gap year I heard about Chrysalis Academy,actually where I am now.Next year 2014 I want to work and offload for my mother as she is the breadwinner in the house.            .

My Roots

I was born in Eastern Cape on the 24th of March 1990.I am a fifth born in six children.I have one kid.I came in Cape Town in 2006 to start high school then I finished matric in 2009.After that I did nothing because I wasn`t accepted in varsity and I did find a job.

My life was just a mess I had lost hope for my goals.I did not know what must I do.
In 2012 my brother told me about Chrysalis Academy then I got interested I applied luckily I was accepted.
Now I am still in Chrysalis since 07-September 2013. My life is good now 100% sure I know what I want.
Life is not about now but is about tomorrow, focus on the present and buried the past.


I am shy and quiet especial if I do not know you .I like to laugh and seeing everyone excited.
That is me Lwandisa.

First love yourself the rest will follow

Well we as teenagers think life is perfect,we must think twice the smile on my face say nothing but deep inside I feel the pain alone.

My life was perfect when I was friends in 2008 with the gangsters(26) I thought that time no one can tell me,no one can do anything to me because of I know the gangsters.At 2006 I meet a special friend we date and we are 6years  together I was a player.Well we date I was still involve with the gangsters I started drinking and smoking because want to be part of the team and parties was like going on likes its nobody's business.My parents started talking to me I was at the point were no one can tell because i fell ''Kwaai''.In 2009 my friends started tik but  I thank God for letting me go out of the group.In 2011 my life started normal as a teenager i was focus more on my matric year and did not have time for friends and stuff.Last year
2012 was the bad year ever I was gun point being rope me and my cousin.That few weeks- month I was afraid of life didn't go outside because I don't know what life maybe waiting for me outside.I open a case but then drop it I was like praying to God to take away my fear and so he did.In 2013 I started to work in liquor city  and I was enjoying my work.I apply in April for Chrysalis Academy  and June 2013 I came                    for a interview i thank GOD for this opportunity


I just want we as women young beautiful queens by not looking  always at our past or backround  look at the bright future only God know why he give you such a heavy task.In 2014 i gone make it my best year cause God are busy opening doors for me 

This is me Chevon Muller

My name is Chevon Muller and I was born 6 April 1990.I'm very kind,understanding,loving and caring.I may have gone through a lot of negative things in my life but I'm a strong young lady .I'm happy about who I am,for the things I have and also all the people I have in my life.

I'm someone that love to smile.I have a big love for kids and working with them or even just looking after them.I'm the lady some people look at and think she had an easy life and that's because I smile,be positive and not let my past keep me from moving forward.I'm good at doing hair.I always respect the next person and have a good manner in saying things.Something I don't really like the fact that I'm a very sensitive person.My emotions is something i think I should work on.

I'm not perfect ,that I know but I'm happy about who I am.

River of live of Mishkah

My name is Mishkah Schroeder i live in Hanover Park.I'm born the 18 September 1992.I didn't grew up with Mother, she was young when she got me and i had to go and live by my aunt. I was 2weeks old when they took me there.When i was a baby i was hijacked by my mother's friend.

My aunt have 4children of her own and with me its 5. So from my biological mother we are 3 and I'm the eldest  2daughters and 1boy.I don't live with my own siblings they live by there fathers.I went Primary school by Atwood Primary and by Groenvlei high school.In grade10 i went school for half of the year then dropped out because my friends did it.The following year i decided to go back to school.I did and pass grade11.I was 17 in grade 11 and everything started there.I hanged out with the wrong crew of friends which used drugs and i decided to join them to fit in, we first experiment and after a period of time you get hooked to the drugs and that exactly happened to me.I used drugs and still manage to finish my school.I've passed grade12 with Diploma and that same year i got deep into the drugs that my life became unmanageable.I smoked Meth for 3years.In 2012 I decided to go to Sultan Bahu Rehabilitation Centre for help,got helpand was clean for 8months went to work then relapsed went back 2013 and got helped again.I don't still have a relationship with my mother.I also don't know who my father is I also don't care about him my creator granted me 2wonderful parents that supports me through everything that i go threw in life,every difficulties that comes my way.I'm 9months clean all thanks to Sultan Bahu a wonderful place they made doors open for me by sending me to Chrysalis Academy which is also an amazing place that change your life completely and it happend to me I'm a totally different person and even my family can see it.I've changed my life for the better to be a positive role model out there for young girls that have the same problem that i struggled with once.My goal is to encourage and motivate youngsters outside there to make good choices in life.I want to become an Addiction Counselor and I'm gonna chaise my dreams going to make it a reality.

Girls out there take me as your motivation and let me be an eye open for all the young youth outside.Make something of your life don't waist time like i did.take me as your inspiration the choices you make today will determine your future.

MS T SOMDAKA

My name is Thulisa Somdaka ,I was born in 1992.I started my grade 1 at Ngwane JSS untill I finished my grade 9 there.


On 2006 I came to Cape town but on 2007 I came back to Eastern Cape where I started my grade 10 there.I came to Cape Town where I started my grade 11 untill grade 12 at Siphamandla SSS at Kuyasa in Khayelitsha.2011 I started to travel the world almost all provinces. I went to different places fo getting expirience and by now atleast I have more expirience in life.By 2012 I went to Worster where I epirience life of that place it was nice to be there I was staying at Zwelethemba at New Mandela and I left there I came to my place untill 2013 when I hered about Chrysalis Academy where I am now to upgrade my standard of living.

My aim is to work dard untill I succeed in my life and as I know that Iam a bread winner I will make sure that no one whos suffering in my family and around me.

Yours faithfully
Thulisa Somdaka
thulisasomdaka21@gmail.com
0714785880

RIVER OF MY LIFE OF AZARIA

My name is Azaria morkel,I live in Cafda retreat and i was born 09.08.89.At the moment iam 24 and ia, living with my mother,brother and my moms husband.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        I grow up in Mitchells plain then me and my family moved back to Cafda retreat and this is the place i lived most of my life.I attended Grassdale high school and there is where peer-pressure started for me as a young teenage,but i manage to get through on most of my problems and situations in life.Look i am still standing like a rock and moving forward in my life.The high light of my life is when my parents got divorce and how God has blessed me with 4 people,both of my parents got remarried with other people and i can see they are happy,so thats why i say they are my high light of my life.I also meet a wonderful guy many years ago and we been together for 8 years we do have our ups and downs but all i can say we still in progress with our relationship.So where i am with my life know is i am at Chrysalis academy and i can grandutee that i have change to the beter with my emotions,mentally,visically and now i no what i want in life.During my time here i have learnt alot of listening skills and how to solve my problems,how to appreciate my family and just love them with all my heart.Give them all mu support and show them my part and why i love them so much.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   I would like to in 2014 continue doing Home Base Caring and working with people that cant help themselves for example with kids and the old age.There is another point i would really like in my life to be happy an married with my boyfriend of 8 years and that we can be happy with God in our lives,have a very good relationship with my family....

The River of Life Of Phelokazi Madikane

INTRODUCTION

My name is Phelokazi Madikane and I am 20 years old. I stay in Khayelitsha in a area called Makhaza. I am a student at  Chrysalis Academy doing Office Administration course.


BODY

I started school in Eastville Primary School from grade 1 to grade 7 and my Upper grade from grade 8 to grade 12 which  I did at Groenvlei High School. When I was doing grade 9 I started using drugs such as dagga and cigarrete. After my Matric I went to study at False Bay College For Office Administration for 3years. After all these years I took a gap year and I started Patying and met Bad Friends and had a bad Attitude. But I always wanted to further my studies until I came to Chrysalis Academy. I think this is start of the good life I always wanted.


CONCLUSION

My plans for next year is to work or partime until I get a permanent job. This is my Rive of Life.

Yours Sincerly
PHELOKAZI MADIKANE