Personal Insights
Personal Insights
I fled Kuwait to seek refuge in London
Maria shares her story of hope and resilience in her fight for a new chance at life and freedom.
Personal Insights
My trans story: theory is only half of the journey
'Now I focus much more on talks of empathy, understanding, compassion, togetherness.'
Personal Insights
Why I’m running a marathon during Ramadan
Belong’s Zak Hussain explains the mental and physical challenges of the race.
Personal Insights
‘I came out as trans in the military and helped make it a more inclusive place’
How Caroline Paige used her story to raise awareness about gender and sexuality.
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I was 13 years old when I first understood I was queer
Whatever journey you take, finding your true identity is incredibly rewarding.
Personal Insights
How conversations with friends can save lives
There’s still stigma around men’s mental health, but when my best friend told me he was proud of me, it saved me.
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Ashley Theophane: ‘I didn’t want to be poor, so I became a champion’
Former boxing light welterweight champion speaks about his journey to greatness and the challenges he overcame.
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When I changed my pronouns, I finally started to understand myself
Curious about those who change their pronouns? This story illustrates the entire journey.
Personal Insights
Death, Race, and the pursuit of justice for a young Black man.
When he was 11, Lee's mother was left paralysed after being shot by police. Today, he opens up about the barriers to justice he's had to overcome.