Wednesday, 15 May 2024

Pearl Thusi gets emotional

Pearl Thusi recently celebrated her 36th birthday in a poignant and emotional way, as she wished for the presence of her late parents on her special day. The "Queen Sono" actress lost her mother over 19 years ago and her father passed away in 2020.

In a heartfelt Instagram post, Thusi shared her feelings of longing and nostalgia for her parents, expressing how much she missed them on her birthday. She revealed, "I've been feeling a lot of big feelings lately… grateful that my kids are already at school and don't have to see me like this. But I'm so happy to be feeling. And maybe crying on your birthday is okay – it's all the love I still have for my parents yearning to be felt by them."

Despite the overwhelming emotions she experienced, Thusi reflected on the strength and resilience she has gained from her parents. She expressed, "I'm feeling everything… joy, sadness, excitement, love, hope, fears. What I'd do to get a call from them. I miss my dad's voice in a heartbreaking and wrenching way. But with all the despair I may often feel at the losses I've had to take through the years, I'm still standing, tall and proud, so just in case they see everything – they didn't die in vain."

As she navigated through the bittersweet memories of her past birthdays, Thusi found solace in the love and support she received from her parents. She hoped that her special day could serve as a reminder of the powerful and enduring love she inherited from them. Reflecting on her journey as a mother, she mused, "Giving birth and raising a child is tough – hope I'm making it worth it. My mom would be proud and my dad pretended he wasn't phased until I heard the stories he was telling people when I wasn't there. 'Yimi uBaba kaPearl Thusi' 😂."

In celebrating her birthday, Pearl Thusi paid tribute to her late parents with a mix of tears, laughter, and gratitude, honoring the legacy of love they left behind.