By Tamlyn Canham
Thabang Molaba says he is proud of himself for going through “uncomfortable growth”.
The ‘Blood & Water’ actor says he started therapy this year. He says he had an “emotionally compelling reason to begin therapy”.
“Three months of therapy, inner work, a life coach, daily action, self-improvement videos and books later… I’ve experienced drastically immense growth, happiness and understanding, not only of myself but about life in general,” he wrote in a lengthy Instagram post.
Thabang says he is now thriving and has never been better.
“I’ve stopped operating from a fearful state, people-pleasing, playing it safe, and merely surviving. I’ve tapped into my healthy divine masculine and have started operating from a state of abundance, being decisive, intentionally creating my life, and going for what I want as long as it doesn’t inflict pain or hurt on anybody,” he wrote.
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Despite the growth he has achieved, Thabang admits that “some days still suck”.
“Still so much work to do but I’m loving this here beautiful process and I’m embracing the difficult challenge of becoming a better version of myself. ”
“As a man, I personally think that admitting that you need therapy and healing is the most difficult step of the entire process. And I still faced that step took the f**k out of it. I am so proud of myself.”
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New projects
Thabang says the healing he has achieved has spilled over into all other areas of his life.
“You fill up your cup so much that it spills over your surrounding areas of life like family, career, finance, friendships, and lastly, relationships.”
The actor is reportedly in talks to play late rapper ProKid in a new film called, ‘African/American’.
American rapper Vic Mensa has also been linked to the project. The film will look at the rise of hip hop in South Africa post-Apartheid.
Thabang will also appear in season two of Netflix’s ‘Blood & Water’.
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Main image credit: Instagram/@thabangmolaba_
