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Refilwe Modiselle on living with albinism – “It hasn’t been easy”

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Refilwe Modiselle took fans back in time on how she survived and fulfilled purpose in her skin.

On Instagram, the model explained that her mother told her a story of how her grandmother made sure Refilwe was loved.


“My grandmother said to my mother when I was brought home after my birth. ‘I never want to see this child in a dustbin’, and my mother honored that promise beyond words.”

Refilwe said that her upbringing taught her that “a child is a child, a human being with a soul – no matter how they come.” 

“Many kids get rejected or are ostracized at birth because of a mere condition, not knowing how much of a blessing that, that child could be. Moral of the story is a child is a child, a human being with a soul – no matter how they come! Learning to love your child unconditionally is the greatest gift you could ever give to a soul that chose you as a parent before being conceived.

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My mother relayed the story of how my grandmother said to her when I was brought home after my birth. “I never want to see this child in a dustbin… ” My mom honored that promise beyond words. “Mamie” Gran look at what I’ve done with my life ??? I know you are with me always from the heavens. Grateful to my mom too for allowing me to be the person I needed to become to fulfill my purpose. ? (Look at our joy & laughter in this pic ???) It hasn’t been easy but look at me…through it all & still going strong no matter the weather. #InMySkinIWin Many kids get rejected/are ostricised at birth because of a mere condition, not knowing how much of a blessing that, that child could be. Moral of the story is a child is a child, a human being with a soul… no matter how they come….! Learning to love your child unconditionally is the greatest gift you could ever give to a soul that chose you as a parent before being conceived. That child has been assigned specifically to YOU for YOU!. Don’t take for granted who/what you have been given. You don’t know what lessons, love, joy & blessings that soul will bring for your life. This can also apply in various aspects #MondayMotivation #ModiselleCelebrationMonday #GodsBabygirl ? #Vanillablaq #LovePersonified ? #Khaleesi ? #Spirit ? #Gratitude #WorkHard #GodAtWork #Inshallah #Evolving #VanillablaqMagic #AfricasFirstSuccessfulModelWithAlbinism #TVHost #RadioHost #Model #MC #Speaker #VoiceArtist #Actress #Activist #Songbird #CNNAfricanGameChanger #OprahsPowerlist2013 #GloryToGod #Royal #VanillablaqQueen

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