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“I realised how much I would have benefited from these lessons growing up.”Aarthi Veerupillai, founder of the Olimalar Foundation
Gender Justice
Queers Out and About held their first Hard Conversations session
A circle for queer folks in Kochi to practise compassionate listening, navigate conflict, and talk through the hard stuff together.
Queers Out and About (Kochi) held the first session of Hard Conversations at aikyam space on February 16, an experimental session on becoming compassionate listeners and on navigating conflict and hurt within the community. Shibli Suhanah helped structure the session, and Rakhi Krishnan provided stickers, badges and chocolates.
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