The journey of surviving, the love. Blood, sweat, tears of four years. My heart in someone else's hands. Love, hurt, breaking, healing, lessons, all experienced during this time. I tell you my story

WHY A BIRTHDAY JOURNAL? Nearly all of us would confess we want to live a life of meaning, purpose and significance. Yet, it is hard in the day-to-day grind of everyday life to stop and assess where we are. Your birthday is the perfect time to start the tradition of reflecting on your life. Think about where you've been, where you are, and where you are going. Reflection helps you assess where you have come from and where you are going. You can reflect on life in many ways. By taking a walk down memory lane you can get in touch with who you used to be and allow this information to help you improve. Then, you can create daily and monthly reflection practices that move you closer to making positive changes in your life. This journal also serves as a health journal and may be used by teenagers, as well as adults.

Die Potlooddief Se Bruid En Ander Stories, a collection of columns by Keina Swart, is the result of different journeys, of her heart, mind and imagination, and adventurous explorations of places far and near.

She writes about the people closest to her – the men, women and children of her heart – and explores the soul of South Africa and its unique stories.