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1/6) Many people don't realise the huge emotional labour involved in delivering equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) work. I had a great day, I believe I had impact. But I am so exsauhsted now, I almost feel like crying.
2/6) In the work I do, I share my personal lived experience & expose my vulnerability, as I know it's powerful & it creates a shortcut to trust. I learnt from the best, people like @TracieJolliff, that being open & honest can change the power dynamics & make people feel safe.
3/6) But being honest comes at an emotional cost. This week one of my sisters nearly died from COVID. Yesterday, another sister with a rare heart condition Brugada (also known as sudden death syndrome) had a reaction to her COVID vaccination. I entered the training today fragile.
4/6) They're both on the mend now, thank god. But I am raw. Coincidentally next week, I will be deliver my postponed session on race, COVID and inequality. I'm filled with anxiety because this is so personal. Yet, I really want to deliver the session because this is so personal
5/6)Truth is, it is not possible in work like this to separate your personal and professional life. EDI facilitators are humans, with real lives & human limitations. I do more than some, less than others, but I'm proud to be among some incredible people doing incredible things.
Feel free to flag, tag & thank some individuals who do this work at great personal cost. Peop like @drhannahrobbins @NatalieCreary @MissChisomo @ortegawilliams_ @DoulaSmith @folukeifejola @ToniHaastrup @erinmaochu @DrFuraha_Asani @Muna_Abdi_Phd @DrYazO @MMKingOkoye & many more!
