Wounded warrior
READING AGE 12+
One night.
One blade.
And a life forever changed.
After a violent stabbing leaves him fighting for survival, Tebelo wakes to a world he no longer recognizes — a body that trembles, a voice that stutters, and a future clouded by fear. As he struggles through seizures, betrayal, and whispered accusations, the people he trusts most begin to drift away, leaving him to carry responsibilities he never asked for.
Caught between recovery and ruin, Tebelo becomes a father again while still learning how to walk, speak, and believe in himself. When haunting dreams reveal truths buried in silence, he is forced to confront not only the men who nearly killed him, but the anger and pain threatening to destroy him from within.
Guided by faith, ancestral wisdom, and the quiet strength of those who refuse to abandon him, Tebelo learns that healing does not come through revenge — but through release.
This is a story of survival beyond the hospital bed.
Of fatherhood forged in pain.
Of choosing peace when the world demands blood.
Still Standing is a raw, honest memoir about trauma, family, forgiveness, and the courage it takes to rebuild a life — one step, one breath, one choice at a time.
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The room slowly shifted from chaos to a soft hum of quiet voices and gentle movements. Nurses cleaned instruments, adjusted blankets, and dimmed the lights a little. The storm had passed.
Rebecca lay back on the pillow, completely exhausted — but glowing in a way I’d never seen before. Her chest rose and……
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