Thimna
“Being a woman is a wonderful, beautiful and awesome mess! There are so many fights on the daily because of being a woman, but the strength a woman embodies is like no other.”
Thimna is patient, persistent, and resilient; she has learned that overcoming life’s challenges is all about one’s mindset. She cares deeply for others and constantly reminds herself to live in the moment and to enjoy the journey. Meet Thimna. This is her story.
K: Please introduce yourself!
T: Hi, my name is Thimna Mafahla. I’m 23 years old and I’m from Umtata, South Africa. I moved to the US for school in 2015.
K: Describe yourself in your own words
T: Im a proud Xhosa woman. I’m a full time student currently, and I’m a mom to a wonderful baby boy. I love to sing, cook and just be around the people I love. I’m an aspiring super woman, super mom, business woman haha.
K: What is your favorite thing about yourself?
T: I love how nurturing and understanding I am. Experiences have taught me patience and perseverance as well.
K: Tell us a story. Have you had an experience that’s defined you or made you stronger?
T: Oh my. When I got pregnant with my baby. I wasn’t married (I’m engaged now :)) and I’d been told all my life that if I ever had a baby before marriage my life would be over. So, when I learned about my pregnancy that’s the first thing that came to mind. I had to rewire my mindset and accept my baby for the blessing that he is, and more so the birth of a new part of me. I am still in school, and I’m still a great mom despite the challenges that come with it.
K: What is one piece of advice you’d give to your younger self?
T: Don’t rush to be grown. Live and enjoy your current life because you aren’t missing anything that you shouldn’t be. God’s got you for sure.
K: What does being a woman mean to you?
T: I don’t know if I can narrow this to one thing. I’m gonna try to put my thoughts into words haha.
Being a woman is a wonderful, beautiful and awesome mess! There are so many fights on the daily because of being a woman, but the strength a woman embodies is like no other.
K: Who is one woman that inspires you? What would you say to her if she were here now?
T: My mother. I love you and your strength. I love how your love isn’t just in words but your actions. I hope one day I’m as wise and beautiful as you are.