South African DJ and media personality Lamiez Holworthy has opened up about her painful childhood experiences, revealing how she faced rejection and discrimination within her own family.
Speaking candidly on a podcast, Holsworthy shared that her mother had to choose between her and her Indian family, who refused to accept them.
“My mom had to choose between having me and her family. It was terrible. They wrote my mom off. I was the black sheep,” she revealed.
She recalled being ostracized for her appearance and subjected to hurtful rumors, including one that falsely claimed she was a “product of rape.”
“I first heard it from my Indian cousin,” she added.
Despite these hardships, Holworthy credits her mother’s unwavering love and support for giving her a strong foundation.
“My mom raised me with so much love that I could not tell a difference between myself and my siblings.”
From Financial Struggles to Success
Her family’s struggles deepened when her mother was retrenched, crushing Holworthy’s dream of studying entertainment law in New York.
“The municipality would come and switch our lights off. We’d sit in the dark for weeks.”
Now, as a successful DJ and entrepreneur, she embraces her past, believing it shaped her resilience.
“I wouldn’t be who I am if I didn’t know what it’s like not to have.”
Fans Praise Lamiez for Her Strength
💬 @simz_mokoena: “Wow, her story is so inspiring! Strength and perseverance.”
💬 @thandi_luxe: “She turned pain into power. Proud of you, Queen!”
💬 @djnotedj: “This is why Lamiez is so real. She never forgot where she came from.”
Lamiez Holworthy’s journey is a testament to resilience, self-love, and breaking barriers despite the odds. 💜✨
