Josine is a resilient young woman who grew up in an abusive and conflicting household. Her childhood was marked by struggles and sadness. When her father found out that her mum was pregnant with her, he left them and never came back. Her mother remarried, back then it was taboo to marry a single mother, which created conflicts with the step-family. She found herself moving in and out of orphanages. Josine never had  happy times and laughter with her family. She was often a victim of verbal abuse which led to her attempting suicide several times at the age of 14. 

She started a street life as a teenager because of family conflicts. Her tough experiences became a powerful lesson on how she could help others as she understood firsthand the isolation, the self-doubt and the struggle to find love and acceptance when it’s missing at home.  Read More