Xoli Zondi

"Being a mom has taught me to be patient, be still and to listen. To give attention when it is needed and give time - and that I just need to calm down."

"Mental illnesses are different and there are no names for them in our own languages."

"We still need to learn about mental disorders and know that people who have them have a place in society. They just need to be better understood and get the help they deserve."

"I grew up thinking there were things I was not worthy of."

"Just throw yourself in the deep end. Whatever opportunity you get, throw yourself in."

"As black people, we still have a long way to go to understand and learn more about mental illnesses. This is not to say we are people that dont want to learn or know more, but there is also the language barrier."