My Unknown Strength

By Katlego Moeng

The book is about the hardships you go through as a teenager and how to deal with them. Its purpose is to help you and motivate you to overcome them.

• Language: English
• Publisher: BookTrail Publishing
• Release date: Jul 7, 2022
• ISBN: 9781637676868

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Copyright © 2022 by Katlego Moeng

Paperback: 978-1-63767-685-1

eBook: 978-1-63767-686-8

Library of Congress Control Number: 2022900303

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law.

This is a work of nonfiction.

Ordering Information:

BookTrail Agency

8838 Sleepy Hollow Rd.

Kansas City, MO 64114

Printed in the United States of America

Preface

I dedicate the book to both genders. It does not have an age limit. The book aims to inspire, motivate you and change your perspective most positively. This book is dedicated to those who have experienced bullying, sexual harassment, losing themselves, and experiencing obstacles that seemed impossible to bounce back from.

My wish is for the book to speak to you, motivate you, and build your confidence and self-esteem. I hope it makes you realise that you aren’t alone and can defeat every obstacle life throws at you.

After reading the book, I hope you have learnt a lot and you are confident. Remember that you do not need society’s approval. Learn to love and appreciate yourself. You are responsible for your happiness. Believe in yourself, and work towards creating your dream into reality. Build a strong backbone. Learn to walk away from toxic environments and friendships.

Take back your power, and find new hobbies. Practice makes perfect. Live, learn and love. Do not spend time stressing about things out of your control. Learn to love your skin and be comfortable in your own skin. Never let someone dictate your happiness.

The book aims to build and develop a positive you. The aim is to teach you about life and give you life lessons. I hope the book is relatable.

Thank you so much.

I hope you enjoy the book.

Kind regards,

Katlego Moeng

Author of My Unknown Strength

Contents

Acknowledgements

Foreword

Chapter 1: My unknown strength

Chapter 2: Finding my purpose in life

Chapter 3: Family values

Chapter 4: You are still a leader regardless

Chapter 5: I gave the bully the reaction she wanted

Chapter 6: It is not my fault and I will never be

Chapter 7: Daddy was never really there

Chapter 8: My journey as a motivational speaker

Chapter 9: Learn, let go, and heal

Chapter 10: Self-introspection

Chapter 11: My weakness became my strength

Chapter 12: It’s okay

Chapter 13: Body positivity

Chapter 14: Toxic masculinity

Chapter 15: Entrepreneurship

Chapter 16: Daddy issues

Chapter 17: Learning to enjoy your own company

Chapter 18: Achieving your goals

Chapter 19: Failure and Fear

Chapter 20: Childhood traumas

Chapter 21: Your unknown strength

Acknowledgements

First of all I would like to thank my publishing team, Scarlet Grey, Ray Caulfield and Lily Williams. Thank you for your support and patience throughout the journey of publishing my book. I am extremely grateful. I would like to thank my mother, I appreciate your support since the day I started writing. Thank you so much for your help and always pushing me to be the best version of myself. You have always believed in me and supported me during my journeys of building myself. You have been my mother, father and best friend. I love and appreciate you mom. I would like to thank my older sister, Keketso Moeng, thank you so much for being there and being my shoulder to cry on. Thank you for all the advice you’ve given me that has lead me in the right direction. I love and appreciate you so much. I would like to thank my little brother Karabo Moeng, thank you so much for all you’ve done for me even though you are the youngest. You have been there for at all times regardless our fights or arguments. I love you and appreciate you.

I would like to thank my stepdad for being supportive and motivating to do better.

Foreword

Katlego Moeng has always been an ambitious child growing up. She saw hope and light in every situation. Her dream is build an empire and leave a legacy behind. She is a very outspoken person, most see her as a leader. She displays leadership qualities effortlessly. Katlego Moeng does have her faults just like every other person. She is a motivational speaker, an activist, the founder of an NPO and a businesses Katlego Moeng aspires to change lives one step at a time and make an impact in many peoples lives regardless how hard it is going to be. .

My unknown strength

chapter one

It all began in 2010 when I started pre-school; the excitation of being admitted to a suburban school was immeasurable, and the thought of learning to speak English and carrying a lunch box was out of this world. The hilarious part was that I started speaking broken English to everyone, everywhere, and all the time. Coming from the township, I vividly remember how fascinated I was with white people, and at that time, it was my playmates and teacher; I loved them, I wanted to be like them, I wanted to flow like them, and as a result, I hated the end of the school day.

School was a bliss despite the distance. I didn’t struggle to wake up even in winter, I didn’t care about cold weather, and I just wanted to be at school. That enthusiastic attitude helped me a lot as I was one of the kids who did very well academically and socially. The best time was when I was selected at Eisteddfod, and as young as I was, I