Sandra Botha2022-02-26This is such a courageous reveal of your innermost struggles and a "lekkerlees" of the goings-on at Saunders Beach. I am inspired to go too and play a 'boom' of dominoes.
Rugaya2022-02-26Wow, what a wonderful read, I couldn’t have described it any better. That is a happy place for a lot of people, may the Almighty grant you peace and contentment for whatever you going are through and make it easy for you and guide and protect you moving
Zodwa Kahla-Mangali2022-02-26As I'm reading throughout the essay, I could reflect on what was happening in Saunders, the happiness, free-spirited people and the healing that one gets.
Work hard on uplifting your faith again, but take it one day at a time, because God is here to mend
Nurahn Shabudin2022-02-26Excellent, well-written piece and an absolutely beautiful read. Filled with memories and emotions, well done Zubayr. Sending much love.
Kashiefah valentyne2022-02-26I'm so proud of you and the journey you are still walking on, your work always makes me read in awe and I just hope I find my happy place too.
Litha2022-02-26Beautiful essay. 👏 I might not know how to deal with my anxiety, but after reading your essay, in a way you have definitely inspired me with ideas in how to manage my anxiety.
Keep on writing, Mr Charles
Sandisiwe Ncwana2022-02-26Beautifully written, and I, as the reader, felt as though I was present with the writer through the whole essay. Held my attention till the end and it hits home, although I may be quite young. Getting to know you at such a level is very assuring in away.
Irene2022-02-26This is truly an amazing piece. 🙌
I love how one can almost relate to going from a dark place, filled with nothing but pain and emptiness, to a place of healing and fullness again.
Such an inspiring piece. 🙌🥰
Tanya2022-02-26Your story really inspires us as people not to quickly judge, because we do not know what a person is going through mentally, compared to what we see on the outside.
Mariam Adams (So-aad mom)2022-02-26Very emotional piece, Zubayr. Had tears in my eyes when you wrote you have lost your faith.
A problem shared is a problem halved.
I have no doubt that, by losing your faith, you will find your religion and then you will find your peace.
We have all been t
Pamella grootboom2022-02-26Wow, interesting. I have never heard of Saunders Rocks Beach, will definitely make a turn. And thank you for sharing your childhood memories. I like the fact you know your pick-me-up-places when anxiety attacks, instead of allowing yourself to drown in se
Amina Soeker Bardien2022-02-26Zubayr Charles has yet again rendered a reflection of literary genius. Slamat, congratulations!
This story of Sauders Rocks Beach takes me back to my youth as a 16-year-old with my hourglass figure, karate kid of the community. The best memories are: hik
Gamida Soeker2022-02-26I sincerely hope you find your peace and fight your demons head on and return to uphold your five daily prayers, and that it will bring cool calm and serenity back into your life as the prayers are just to be thankful to a life to be thankful for, for jus
Aanam Kazi2022-02-26Such a beautiful and well-structured essay, Mr Charles. 💫
While reading, I actually thought about whether I have a place that I could regard to as my happy place.
This essay works as an inspiration for others to work through their hard times just as y
Niehaad2022-02-26Zubayr, this is so much more than a well written essay. You can be very proud of yourself, as I'm of you. I can reflect and share your sentiment. Saunders has been my happy place for a long time, the memories are irreplaceable. ❤
Berenice Bosch2022-02-26Wow, I really enjoyed reading your touching article! Congratulations, I'm so proud of you! Your honesty about your anxiety is so refreshing; so many people have anxiety but are often afraid to talk about it. Talking about things is very therapeutic. I lov
Faldela TOlker2022-02-26I always enjoy reading your essay, sometimes it relates to myself.
You are an inspiration to me and so many. Proud of you, Zubayr.
May Allah grant you continuous health and strength to help others with your stories.
Keep doing what you are doing and have
Adela Abrahams2022-02-26Wow! I'm in awe of your happy place. Never knew about such a beach. However, having read your article, I feel as if I too was on the beach with the Saunders family. Having read your article, I feel motivated and inspired to tackle life with better vigour.
Masnoena leggett2022-02-26Wow wow wow! How I enjoyed myself reading this story, it’s like I can see everything and everyone. Saunders Rock is a healing place to many and a place where we always have fun. And to the one who wrote this story, Mr Zubayr Charles, I take my hat off t
Amanda Els2022-02-26Ek het die artikel met groot belangstelling gelees, veral aangesien ek onlangs Leipoldt se 'Chameleon on the Gallows', edited by Stephen Gray en prequel to 'Stormwrack', by 'n boekstalletjie by 'n plaaslike mark gekoop het.
Ek voel ook hartseer dat Stephe
Santie Dold-Chapman2022-02-25Ek beleef elke oomblik, Elize!
Jy vat al jou ouma se draadjies vas en weef dit in 'n pragtige, goue ketting.
Die foto daarby gee my haar nek om dit om te hang.