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Part 2 I PREFER South African Racism Over British 'Politeness'
She traded London pounds for Cape Town sunshine — and her marriage has never been better.
In Part 2 of this raw conversation, Desmei Collia goes deeper into what it really cost her to live in the UK — and why coming home to South Africa saved her marriage, her mental health, and her sense of self.
She doesn't hold back about the subtle racism in British salons, the in-laws who didn't approve, the marriage counseling that saved her relationship, and the moment she realized she'd rather be "late" than walk past someone who needed help.
In this unfiltered episode, Desmei opens up about:
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