The Silent Q In LGBTQ

With such pressure to label and identify it leaves anyone who isn't 100% certain in a rough spot.

The word Questioning has grown some negative connotations, how can we all get more comfortable with not being sure? with existing within the space of not knowing, between two things or outside of those things altogether.

There are so many things outside of our control, one thing we think we can control is our identity, how we present ourselves, who we connect with. To not have a direction in this area can feel stressful, how can we confidently face uncertainty?

This workshop will explore what it means to be Questioning, unpack the negative connotations attached to the word and see how it can be more comfortable to use. We will challenge our need for certainty and increase our comfort in discomfort, through discussion, exercises and role play.

You can expect a gently guided workshop from a counsellor (Shumi) matchmaker (Kim) and a room full of lovely people to work through this topic with.

If you're running late, please come anyway, late arrivals are always welcome, and feel free to bring along friends if you're shy to come alone.

See you there!

Kim & Shumi xxxx

Accessibility:

The Centre's accessibility statement is here.

Covid-19 safety:

To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors take a Covid test before coming to the Centre and to not come if you’re feeling unwell.

Ticketing:

Tickets are offered on a pay-what-you-can basis. Please considering paying full price if you are financially able. For price reductions use the following codes:

SEVEN - £7 ticket

FIVE - £5 ticket

ONE - £1 ticket

FREE - free ticket

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About the facilitators:

Kim

A Whole Orange is a Matchmaking and events service, finding lost of ways to bring lgbtq+ people together for love, friendship and community outside of the typical dating sphere. Kim has been running A Whole Orange for over a year now, putting on free and paid events, matchmaking one on one with people looking for a partner, and releasing love advice via social media, blog and podcast.

Shumi

My name is Shumi and I’m an Integrative Counsellor (Dips., MBACP). I’m a queer womxn of colour born to Sri-Lankan Tamil immigrants and I’ve lived most of my life in South London. I celebrate difference in my counselling practice, and I’m committed to uplifting voices that don’t often get to speak out.