Some support for Veronica's mental health journey this Hot Cares Christmas 🎄

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A young woman will be getting some much needed help on her mental health journey this Christmas , thanks to the generosity of HOT1027 listeners.

In order to protect her identity we’ll be referring to the woman only as "Veronica" …

She attempted suicide last year and has been on the road to recovery since then.

But the cost of the medication is jeopardising her progress.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more...

5 Dec 2023 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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