Cynthia Fortlage purposefully shared her story as a transgender woman at our recent Unjudged event. In doing so, she taught us the importance of acceptance. And acceptance trumps understanding. In fact, acceptance must come before we attempt to understand why someone might make the transition, even after more than four decades living as a man;Continue reading “Acceptance trumps understanding”
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Unjudged: A story of neurodiversity from the life of Lorna McHugh
1 in 7 people can be described as “neurodivergent”, including some well known figures such as Keira Knightley, Jennifer Aniston, Cher and Princess Beatrice. But what can neurodiversity actually mean for a woman’s life and experiences? Lorna McHugh is the Head of Data Governance at the Crown Commercial Service. She is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor,Continue reading “Unjudged: A story of neurodiversity from the life of Lorna McHugh “