Testimonials

"Through these workshops, we learnt more about active advocacy, continuous learning, supporting marginalised communities and confronting racism. 

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This work will help us to ensure that we're continuously working in a way that is inclusive, considered and caring whilst also acknowledging, questioning, and challenging the systems of oppression and discrimination that we live in"

"This anti-racism training was dense with so much information delivered with compassion and empathy! 

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The discussions were so warm and open - it was really beneficial and I would definitely recommend. 

 

I want to appreciate the courage it must take to step into this space. You are a warrior!"

“We’re often hesitant about bringing in external support — but working with Lildonia has been a completely different experience. I can truly say this is the best support we’ve received.

 

She was so knowledgeable, kind, and helpful that as a school, we’ve changed our whole pastoral approach and improved so much. Fantastic — thank you.”

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"I enjoyed the natural flow of the conversation and discussion in the room. I appreciated how Lildonia allowed space for everyone to surface their own thinking.

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She created a powerful learning environment and I learned so much.

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I appreciated how she weaved in her own lived experience for us all to learn from.

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The grounding exercise at the end was a wonderful way to integrate the learning into our bodies"

"I loved Lildonia as the trainer she was kind and attentive to how everyone felt. The session really brought up some interesting points and I found it gave me some tips that I can practically implement in my daily life. It's very encouraging to have sessions like these because it reinforces that you are not alone. And that there are ways to cope and manage feelings of extreme stress. It is fantastic. I'm really glad I had this session. Worth it

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Lildonia is a really wonderful trainer. She had a calm and understanding presence and in a session"

“Had this book been available for all Elders of colour, as they navigated their migrant journeys, I truly believe life would look different for second generation children and society as a whole, thank you Lildonia.

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Back Yourself is generously filled with sage advice from Lildonia on how to protect our melanated skinned selves when faced with the inevitable situations where we feel othered, not seen, dealing with microaggressions or more overt racism and more.

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I love the Reflective Moments that Lildonia provides to pause, digest and feel how what you've read has landed.

The case studies and Lildonia's own personal accounts were powerful in showing the stark realities of colourism.

A cliché but this truly is a must have guide, thank you Lildonia & all your contributors to Back Yourself.”