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Compassion and Serial Killers
Me: I am on season 12 of Criminal MindsTherapist: Have you watched Unorthodox? (goes on to describe it)Me: No, I am obsessed with serial killers currently and have watched all of these seasons consecutively Therapist: Continues to talk about the poignancy of Unorthodox…Me: Oh! You think I should stop watching serial killers and connect with… Continue reading
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Airports
I love airports. Luckily, since I spend a significant amount of my life in them. I’m a people watcher, and airports are one of the best places to engage in this pastime. I love watching people heading out on an adventure, returning from one, meeting and greeting loved ones at arrivals, excited goodbyes at departures.… Continue reading
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Moving home
Again. This time, within the same country, which is relatively simpler. I’ve already made friends, not least with the chairperson of the residents committee, a lovely Scottish man. We first met in the communal garden as I was somewhat bewildered at my key not letting me back into the building. He introduced himself as Andy,… Continue reading
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Fear of being average
I’m listening to Ramla Ali on a wonderful podcast called ‘How to Fail with Elizabeth Day’ and she just said she has always had a fear of being average. Love it. I’ve never been average. I’m not sure if I ever wanted to be average, or in fact, if I’ve ever even thought about it.… Continue reading
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Myanmar
19 years old – shot and killed by the Junta I’ve covered Myanmar for 4 years, working in country for 2 of those years. I won’t pretend some massive affinity for Myanmar, not like I had for Bosnia & Hercegovina, or in a different but powerful way, for Somalia. But, amazingly, it’s not about me.… Continue reading
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International Women’s Day
This goes a long way to summing it up for me 🙂 We’re a long way from equality or even equity, but also, I’m a long way from my youth when I was raised that women stayed quiet and did all the household work. In my work, since forever, I have had to compete in… Continue reading
About Me
Leader, speaker, storyteller, feminist, body positivity activist living an intense, unapologetic life. I take space, I speak loudly, I call out bullshit. With courage, care, and deep empathy. I have spent my life making a positive difference to others through my work as a Humanitarian leader and now through my life experiences.
Life Changing Times 