Talk on Belonging – lived experience by Sameem Ali
Session overview
- Childhood and loss of safety: Abuse, fear, displacement and feeling unheard
- Forced adulthood: Marriage, motherhood and having choices taken away
- Trauma and survival: Understanding trauma, dissociation and survival responses
- Motherhood and resilience: Breaking cycles and creating a safer future for my children
- Healing and identity: Therapy, self-understanding and reclaiming who I am
- Belonging: Finding safety, choice, connection and the freedom to be myself.
Key message
Belonging is not about fitting in , it is about feeling safe enough to exist as yourself. By listening to survivors and understanding trauma, individuals and institutions can play a powerful role in healing rather than harm.
For more information on the session and to purchase a ticket, please visit the event website.
Booking closing date: 04 September 2026
Contact: Irina Sanders
Contact email: [email protected]
Additional information: If you have any accessibility needs, please let us know at least 24 hours before the event so we can make the necessary arrangements where possible by emailing the above contact.
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