personal
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Dance: A forgotten form of story telling
After watching the Barong dance in Bali I have been reflecting a little on Dance as a method of storytelling, which I feel is often overlooked.
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Living free for the moment
Embracing our inner child is something we hear a lot, but in reality, it is almost impossible as we need to quikly free ourselves of social restrictions.
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The Crusade to reclaim our narrative
Regardless of the challenge of a public profile like Danielle Laidley or in a more intimate context we must often struggle to reclaim our stories.
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Connecting with Transgender History: building a sense of hope
The book launch for Noah Riseman’s “Transgender Australia: A History Since 1910” highlighted the value of shared stories and the presence of diverse community.
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Writing: A personal means of Expression
Writing is at times a real labour of love and regardless of the frustrating moments of writer’s block it always provides a means of expression.
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Peace is the freedom to be yourself
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community our road to peace requires the courage to be ourselves. Only freedom to be ourselves grants us real peace.
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Joy is putting a fresh coat on those nails.
How discovering a new habit has brought me a continual source of joy and helps me through the days.
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Transition, A year on …
Some of the highs, lows, and ongoing challenges. My observations and feelings as I continue to explore my identity throughout my first year.
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Showing Pride: Wearing the rainbow
I’m lucky as those around me have been supportive but comments around pride never sat right with me. Since then, I have learnt a lot about the meaning of Pride.