Lerato Mvelase's note to women: If he cheats on you leave

Actress Lerato Mvelase has penned a heartfelt letter to women, encouraging them to take a stand against cheating and any other form of abuse. 

Taking to Instagram, Lerato shared her thoughts on women gathering the strength to walk away. 

"I encourage every woman married, in a long relationship, kids or not. Walk away from him if he cheats on you, makes you feel insecure by involving other women in any way that is not appropriate. On top of everything puts his hand on you." 

Lerato said women in such relationships stayed because love makes women stay in such situations. 

"I promise you as you stick around thinking you can help him, the good in you is stolen, your love dies, your warmth gets cold, the sparkle in your eyes disappears and your are left with a woman you can't recognize. You look in the mirror & you see a stranger." 

Lerato said that being scared to be alone was not worth sacrificing the "queen" inside you.