Soft Light Sleep Kits, East
Run by people who have been through chronic illness and long covid themselves.
Mon to Fri, 9 to 5
For survivors relearning daily life and the families beside them. Talk with people in South Africa who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the South Africa circle: Weekly check-in ยท
Run by people who have been through chronic illness and long covid themselves.
Mon to Fri, 9 to 5
Run by people who have been through living with cancer and long covid themselves.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
We help people with organ transplant and caring for someone with cancer, in person in Bloemfontein and online. Sessions are relaxed and you set the pace.
Mon to Fri, 9 to 5
A small team supporting organ transplant and heart conditions. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Weekdays and Saturday mornings
Run by people who have been through long covid and heart conditions themselves.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
A small team supporting living with cancer and caring for someone with cancer. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Weekdays and Saturday mornings
Practical help for people dealing with caring for someone with cancer and organ transplant, plus a weekly drop-in.
Tue to Sat, 10 to 6
โIf you've just found this place, in 2022 I was exactly where you are. The occupational therapist at home. That was my life. These days I mostly feel like me. You get yourself back in pieces. Hang on.โ
โIf you've just found this place, I was where you are in 2022. Back then it was relearning to walk with a frame. Last month I had people round for dinner. The bad days get further apart. From someone who gets it.โ
โIt's hard. The first years are the worst. You'll learn new ways to do things. Like Velcro instead of buttons. And you'll find people who help. Even if it's just a neighbor who sits with him for an hour. Don't be afraid to ask. And look after yourself. Sleep when you can. Eat proper meals. Cry if you need to. It's not weak. It's human. Derek still cries at adverts. I just hold his hand. That's enough.โ
โReading this late at night? I've been there. I've been there. For me it was a few years back. It was fatigue after twenty minutes of anything and I couldn't see past it. Today I made breakfast, went to work and laughed at something. It doesn't stay this heavy. Be gentle with yourself.โ