Living with chronic pain, in menopause and an invisible disability, I have faced many challenges, but the biggest one is people not understanding that conditions like endometriosis are incredibly serious and something we should be aware of.
We are excited to announce our partnership with KALM: Mindfulness Coach, a mindfulness and well-being app that offers guided breathing exercises, daily affirmations, and mindfulness tips to help users manage stress and anxiety and find balance in their daily lives.
My journey as a Nigerian-British woman in the world of classical music has often felt like a lonely one. It often feels like a rarified space with closed doors and no available seats at the table. Just like the road, I’m building my door, and I am building my own table.
I will continue to infiltrate traditional parenting spaces until stepmothers are fully acknowledged - not as an afterthought, but as an integral part of expos, seminars, and events centred around parenting. This is what makes me a Disruptor.
I also remember how stress made it even harder to manage the pain. The worst part was knowing you wanted to perform but couldn’t, especially when losing a match you could have won.
I did everything I could to hide my disability for fear I would appear non-competitive. However, when I finally ‘came out’ about being blind, it opened up so many doors I didn’t expect.
Recognising my body as a sacred vessel that carries me through these journeys motivates me to work with my body instead of against it. This practice has helped me appreciate, feed, love, and support my body in the way it asks me to.
My mum taught me to always stay vigilant in understanding when the majority or the ‘trusted voices’ were falling short. She told me to be brave enough to speak power to those who couldn’t always speak so boldly for themselves or were not given the platforms to do so.
No matter what you’ve been through or are currently facing, remember that you can release its hold on you. Finding self-love is a beautiful journey. By forgiving yourself and others, you’ll feel lighter.
