In a world that often subtly (and not so subtly) encourages us to hide our true selves, the act of sharing our personal stories emerges as a beacon of hope and connection. The importance of sharing our stories hit home for me during a recent conversation. We kicked off the call with introductions. I started…
I thought I had invented hiding. It seems silly – and even embarrassing – to admit now, but I actually had to learn that I wasn’t alone in hiding. As I’ve talked to people over the years about their unhiding journeys, I have repeatedly heard that former “hiders” thought they were the only ones in…
I hope you had a terrific holiday season and are starting the year with a feeling of rejuvenation. I certainly am after an incredible adventure in Antarctica. I’ll be writing about it more on social media, but suffice it to say, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I’ll never forget. Lots of diversity, connection, and…
The Power of Unhiding: Redefining Our Narratives In this edition of our blog, we delve into the narratives we construct about ourselves and the profound impact they can have on our lives. Join me in exploring inspiring stories about people who have made the brave choice to unhide and share my own experiences as someone…
This blog brings you inspiring stories about people who have made the brave choice to unhide and share my own experiences as someone who hid my own visible disability. If you’re not familiar with me, you can read some background here. Here’s the quick version: while I built a successful 25-year career in the nonprofit…
Our differences take on many forms, some are hidden in order to avoid the feeling that we don’t belong. In our previous articles, we shared why creating safe places for people to share their differences is at the heart of a culture of belonging. We often define invisible diversity as those differences that cannot be…
