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Real stories. Real healing. Real South Africa.
Download the Life Righting Collective’s Anthology – This Is How It Is – and experience the power of lived stories to connect, heal and inspire.
A collection of deeply personal life-writing pieces from ordinary South Africans who chose to turn their pain, joy, and reflection into art. These stories remind us how courage and compassion take shape through honest words.
Why this book matters
In a world that feels increasingly divided, This Is How It Is brings us back to what unites us — the need to be heard, seen and understood. Many of these stories began life in an LRC course, guided by facilitators who use creative practice as a pathway to emotional recovery and social empathy.
These stories don’t just entertain, they shift perspectives, bridge divides and invite you to sit with with the real-life experiences of others.
Who it’s for:
What you’ll support
Every purchase funds LRC’s ongoing mission to provide sponsored creative writing courses for those who cannot afford them. When you download the Anthology, you help someone else find their voice.
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Instant download. All proceeds support the work of the LRC.
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Should you wish to purchase additional copies as gifts for friends and family, please provide email addresses and the recipients will receive an email telling them they have been gifted a copy of TIHII.
Praise for This Is How It Is:
“We forget that the most daring thing we can do is to allow ourselves to be seen. To stand before the world and to say this is who I am. This is how it is.” Bongani Kona
“The writers in this triumphant anthology are both courageous and candid, allowing the reader a glimpse into their lives.” Sara-Jayne Makwala King
“Refreshing, poignant and wide-ranging, this collection surprises with unusual perspectives and gives voice to a broad array of talents.” Helen Moffat
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The Life Righting Collective’s iconic anthology This Is How It Is is now available in digital format!
Real stories. Real healing. Real South Africa.
Download the Life Righting Collective’s Anthology – This Is How It Is – and experience the power of lived stories to connect, heal and inspire.
A collection of deeply personal life-writing pieces from ordinary South Africans who chose to turn their pain, joy, and reflection into art. These stories remind us how courage and compassion take shape through honest words.
We use a sliding scale fee model, allowing for events to be offered at multiple price points based on your financial circumstances.
For it to work, we’re relying on principles of truthfulness and accountability.
Facilitators deserve to be paid and course participants deserve to attend personal development courses which recognise the multiple realities of economic access and privilege.
Fee option 1 is a reduced rate for those whose budget genuinely cannot accommodate option 2.
Fee option 2 represents the fair and true cost of the course.
Fee option 3 is for those who are able to pay for themselves and pay extra towards making it possible for another person to attend a LRC writing course at a nominal rate.