Dannie

How are you feeling today?

Tired. Sometimes things can get very wearing with the lack of awareness in society around unintentional ‘othering’.

What are you most proud of?

My friendships and the relationship I have with my partner. Building connection with others is incredibly important to me.

What is your biggest learning in life so far?

That there are always many perspectives on any given situation and we never know what is actually going on for someone else. Always stay open and curious.

What are your hopes for the future?

To enjoy a more peaceful existence; to live with more grace and ease.

What would you tell your younger self?

In the words of Doctor Seuss, always remember that "those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind".

When or where are you happiest?

Swimming in the sea, walking in nature with my partner and my dog, playing music, getting lost in theatre and story.

What would you like to say to wider society?

Listen and pay attention to the world around you. Peoples' lives are full of so many different experiences, pains and traumas as well as beautiful and interesting things. Seek to understand and be kind, above everything else.