OpenVoices

Open Voices is a team of people devoted to supporting both authors and trainers to turn their expertise into high-quality books and courses.

[OpenVoices @open__voices]

We are excited to have our first event with @SusanCousins6 and @Barrydiamondtoo discussing their book - Making Sense of Microaggressions.
Hosted by @drpeterblundell

Come join us by booking on the link below - https://t.co/CD3P6S80N5

[Susan Cousins @SusanCousins6]

Memories:
2 cardboard washing machines were placed in front of an adult audience. I was fake loaded into the 1st & a white girl was pulled out of the 2nd to shouts of ‘Persil washes whiter than white’ I was the only one in the room that knew how wrong that was. I was 8.

[Susan Cousins @SusanCousins6]

Holding conversations about race:

Saying ‘This is a safe space’ are merely words that do not provide the conditions of safety.

What do you need to feel safe in conversations about race?

#Therapistsconnect
#race #antiracism

[Susan Cousins @SusanCousins6]

We’ve our own evidence.
We validate our own experience.
We are the proof.

[KiranS @Miss_K_Sunray3]

@SusanCousins6 @Barrydiamondtoo @open__voices Hi Susan!

Thank you for following back. Would you be interested in talking about your book @WomenedBookclub?

Happy to DM further details #WomedEd

[Susan Cousins @SusanCousins6]

What terrifies me and keeps me awake at night is the thought that people we know will think this is okay and defend it…

[Pantomime Democracy @pantodemocracy]

@jondeanp @silverlynx925 @sophielouisecc This book might help you.
If you're genuinely interested.

https://t.co/0BwbGJ9des

[Susan Cousins @SusanCousins6]

Thank you @pantodemocracy @Barrydiamondtoo @open__voices we appreciate your recommendation.

[Susan Cousins @SusanCousins6]

@Miss_Snuffy Overly questioning is a form of bullying; a communication style that on the surface seems like an innocent inquiry but it is more than likely to be about controlling the conversation and inflicting discomfort.

Making Sense of Microaggressions available - https://t.co/hsbFO8bK0e

[Emmy Chater 🧡🌐 @FemmigjeC]

She must have felt comfortable and confident asking those horrible, racist questions in the first place. Where did that comfort & confidence come from?!
Incredibly brave from Ngozi Fulani to call it out.

[Susan Cousins @SusanCousins6]

Thank you @FlowersShamini ✊🏾👍🏽

[Snigdha ON BLUESKY @snigskitchen]

@chantellelunt This from @SusanCousins6 and @BarryDiamond is perfection... "where are you REALLY from" is a microaggression to let you know you don't belong.

[Susan Cousins @SusanCousins6]

@KinaneJoe Not surprised at all…

[Susan Cousins @SusanCousins6]

Overly questioning is a form of bullying; a communication style that on the surface seems like an innocent inquiry but it is more than likely to be about controlling the conversation and inflicting discomfort.

Making Sense of Microaggressions available - https://t.co/hsbFO8bK0e

[Susan Cousins @SusanCousins6]

A form of 'othering' based on a lack of understanding of the patterns and reasons for migration to this country.

Making Sense of Microaggressions available - https://t.co/hsbFO8bK0e

[Susan Cousins @SusanCousins6]

The question may be unconscious,
It may be conscious
But it is not innocent.

Making Sense of Microaggressions available - https://t.co/hsbFO8bK0e

[Susan Cousins @SusanCousins6]

The instigator is hoping to pocket the knowledge, to shore up their own stereotypes. They are expressing covert views about immigration and a deep distrust regarding your status as a citizen of this country.

Making Sense of Microaggressions available - https://t.co/hsbFO8bK0e

[Susan Cousins @SusanCousins6]

This question is a challenge to your citizenship where the underlying message is the implication that you don't belong, that you shouldn't have rights and access to this country; that you belong somewhere else.

Making Sense of Microaggressions available - https://t.co/hsbFO8bK0e

[Susan Cousins @SusanCousins6]

Royal aide Lady Susan Hussey resigns after asking black guest where 'she really came from' @Barrydiamondtoo @drpeterblundell #Therapistsconnect

[Snigdha ON BLUESKY @snigskitchen]

People of colour in the UK have had to put with the "where are you really from" question all our lives. It's exhausting, tedious, upsetting and IT IS TIME IT STOPPED.