The Life Righting Collective runs courses to encourage self-exploration through life writing, raises funds for course fees and brings people together to share their stories and grow community.
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Course Reviews

COURSE:
Audio Course
REVIEW BY:
Jacqui Cooper, Cape Town
"It is such a privilege to do this, so I am very grateful, thanks."
COURSE:
Lost/Found Memoir Course
REVIEW BY:
Charlotte Mande Ilunga, Cape Town
"The writing course at LRC has helped me deal with my painful past and to see the potential in me. It has encouraged me to read, write more and to be connected with other people.My published stories are an educative tool and it promotes the willingness to share our stories. By sharing we create an awareness, we connect and heal as a nation.Everything is a story and your story is my story, and when it is written it will be preserved for the generations to come."
COURSE:
This is how it is. True Stories from South Africa.
REVIEW BY:
Beauty Bokwani, Cape Town
"I would love to write a  very short testimony about how the Life Righting Collective  first anthology; This Is How It Is.It changed my life as a person who came from a disadvantage background  completely. Reading my story during the book launch gave me more confidence and introduced me to more opportunities. It equipped me with more skills which I use in my community. I wish the Life Righting Collective can get funds to launch a second anthology so that more women and men can have the same opportunity and experience like myself or even better."
COURSE:
This is how it is. True Stories from South Africa - Volume One
REVIEW BY:
Kingsley Khobotlo, Johannesburg
"This is how it is True Stories From South Africa- Volume One is an anthology of short stories written by ordinary South Africans. Therein lies the magic, because as a reader you can truly relate to these stories that are beautifully written and cover a wide range of topics, including forced removals, adultery, identity, mental illness etc.The Life Righting Collective has done something extraordinary by allowing ordinary people to heal from their personal stories through writing. The other advantage is that anthologies can be read in any order at any pace, so you don't have to feel overwhelmed. Do yourself a favour, go get a copy or buy it as a gift for a friend. You will not be disappointed.This book is highly recommended! "
COURSE:
Keystone Memoir Course
REVIEW BY:
CHARISSA BALMAN, Cape Town
"It has offered me a safe space to start sharing my story, how to do it and be supported in it. I’m going to send my clients to these courses: such an important space to process, express, tell, share and feel heard."
The Life Righting Collective runs courses to encourage self-exploration through life writing, raises funds for course fees and brings people together to share their stories and grow community.
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