Privilege, Racism, Coming Out Non Binary, and Mental Illness with Saba Akhtar

Ebb and Glow

English - November 29, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB - ★★★★ - 4 ratings
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#110: Saba shares their experiences of being raised in a single parent low-income household, experiencing everyday racism, struggling with mental illness, and coming out as non binary. In 2018 Saba voluntarily checked into the CAMH emergency room in fear that they might do something harmful to themselves.

Today Saba is an actor, writer, and producer based in Toronto, Ontario. Saba has performed on the stages of Canadian Stage, Buddies in Bad Times, and Summerworks Festival.

Saba's Ebbs

Having a very different upbringing than your peersDiagnosed with ADHDMental illness Culture shock moving back to Canada Backhanded comments about cultural background Dealing with racism Coming out as non binary Living in Texas as Muslim during 911 Toxic relationships

Saba's Glows

Deep empathy and sympathy for past self and so much love for their current selfHaving a lot of love and support from friends Having the courage to go to CAMHGoing to therapy Learning to grieve

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