Reflections on ‘Imposter Syndrome’
'Imposter syndrome'. This fabricated term for feeling like you shouldn’t be in the spaces you enter. That you are incompetent and about to get found out. Disproportionately affecting underrepresented people and presenting additional challenge, it can be debilitating, leading to anxiety, intrusive thoughts and holding back. I’ve been creating space to challenge my own perceived […]
Reflections on LGBTQ+ History Month
It is LGBTQ+ History Month in February. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤍🤎 2024 marks 21 years since Section 28 was repealed. The law which banned the “promotion of homosexuality” in schools. Limiting education in this way had significant effect in the UK, and it’s damaging legacy is far from over. Current legislation here still excludes trans people from the […]
Reflections on being unapologetically yourself
What does it mean to be unapologetically yourself? Open about the things which drive you and make you unique. Real about the knottier stuff. I am not always unapologetic. And yet, I live to connect. Like lots of people, some of my protected characteristics are not obvious. While this can be a privilege when existing […]
Reflections on mental health
I'm entering 2024 pretty exhausted by both the state of the world and some personal challenges. I have seen several posts in recent months across social media asking more of the UK government regarding mental health. This seems unlikely based on the hate fuelled rants aimed at marginalised groups coming from (unelected) leaders recently. Instead […]
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