Rhythm City Actress Petronella Tshuma Announces Separation From Her Partner. Weather we realize it or not, we all go through our fair share of individual struggles in life but its up to you on how you choose to face it. Actress Petronella Tshuma is opening up about the mgowo that she has been experiencing since the recent developments in her life.
Taking to Instagram, Tshuma penned a lengthy note about the rough patch that she has been going through. The actress revealed that almost a year ago, she called it quits with her partner whom she shares a child with which was never the plan. This not only introduced a new plot twist in her life but it also made her feel like an unworthy companion.
“Well, that’s some hard truth to start the day. Here’s the thing; To sum up it within a year? Okay. Nearly a year ago Camagu’s dad and I split up. Was that ever the plan? Of course not. So here I am mother to two beautiful boys both with different fathers. Who would ever want to be with me again? I’m used goods? I must have been the problem right? My Lobola price will probably cost pocket change” she wrote.
Not only is she now single but she is a single parent to two children who have different father. This lead to the actress having a breakdown which affected her work. Fortunately the Rhythm City production team were very understanding about her fragile condition and offered to pay for her to seek proffesional help.
Unfortunately she didn’t attend the therapy sessions because she had heard that the production was coming to an end. This made her worry about how she would provide for her children.
“I had such a breakdown at work, I could not act. Lines would not stick. But here I am, single mum with two kids that I need to provide for. Rhythm City my absolutely amazing family were understanding. Gave me time and the greatest support. Offered and would pay for therapy. I didn’t go. Because I then got news the show was being canceled. I remember saying to my Cast members “how will I look after my children?” she wrote.
Petronella shared how her children have witnessed all the layers she has and is appreciative that they still think the world of her and how being a mother is the best gift that she has ever received. She also reflected on the time she started her acting career at the age of 21 where she shared to a panel of judges that she is good at being a mother
“My children are the only people on this earth that have witnessed all my Colours. The good and the bad. The beautiful and the ugly. And yet, for some reason I am the world and more to them. Being a Mother is the best gift I could have ever been blessed with. And with such comes great responsibility.
This year I celebrate 10 years as a professional Actor. In 2011, I was 21 years old, I auditioned for Class Act infront of Rapulana Seiphemo, James Ncobo and Moonyeenn Lee; Moon asked me “what else are you good at?” I responded and said “All Im good at, is being a mum.” she wrote
In closing the actress shared some word of wisdom and encouragement sharing how even though the road gets tough, conquering it is the most rewarding feeling which is how she should definitely be feeling right now.
“And in the midst of it all; I’m continuously finding myself. That beautiful little girl I didn’t know existed. I filled everyone else’s cups including the characters I would play and have nothing left to give myself. Self work is not for the fainted hearted. It’s gritty but rewarding. To God, My family and friends; I love you. Im with you, Mama’s. God is with and for us.Here’s a book I bought yesterday. If it was not for his Grace.” she concluded.
