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This reads as a blunt reflection on aging, where loss of ability can bring a return to dependence and vulnerability. It can be taken to mean that old age sometimes strips away adult certainties and leaves a person needing care in a childlike way, a thought that lands when families face declining health.
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About Mokokoma Mokhonoana
Mokokoma Mokhonoana is a South African writer and public speaker. She is best known for her work exploring themes of resilience, identity, and the Black female experience in contemporary Africa, blending memoir, fiction, and cultural critique. Her writing often centers on navigating personal and societal challenges with wit and depth.
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