Today's guest is British Ghanaian Linda , Linda is talking to Callsuma about her uncle who died of Cancer in 2017. Linda takes us through how she navigated her grief, thinking that her Uncle was getting better and coming home but in actual fact he was dying. We open up about the fact that all families are convoluted and how this adds to journey of grief that we experience. We also discuss the option of Linda moving back to Ghana after the recent events of the murder of George Floyd that has sparked worldwide outcry of the impact of systemic racism has on Black communities. We look at whether we can show our grief in the workplace and what this means about truly being ourselves, is it possible to grieve at work? Is counselling and therapy easily accessible for the communities of the diaspora in comparison to our white counterparts?

To find a therapist that works for you reach out to the following organisations that might be able to help with your needs and requirements;

Black, African and Asian Therapy Network

Nafsiyat

Aashna

MindworksUk

Muslim Counsellor and Psychotherapist Network

Please note the above are not endorsements, please ensure you do your own research in order to find what best suits your therapy needs. 

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