The anger towards white people, which I had definitely 'overcome', especially since I had so many white friends, once again came to the fore and fortunately after the drama I was given the opportunity to express how I felt. This helped me to sleep that night and from then on I really looked forward to the rest of the workshop. The workshop gave me the space to unburden myself from the political baggage which I had carried around for twenty years. I then volunteering my service wanting to be part of a process which I really felt could work. After facilitator training, I first co-facilitated and I now facilitate regularly.
Participants are visibly different and each has taken one step towards healing.
If necessary, there is further counselling available. There is usually a follow-up meeting for participants, and other forum meetings to attend. Having become part of a team of facilitators, I have experienced ongoing growth during these workshops, and trust that it will continue. It may take time, but if the Healing of Memory workshops are attended by many South Africans, it may be a key to the much sought after reconciliation. I would encourage every South African particularly, to attend a workshop because believe it or not, you too have been a victim of apartheid.