Sit-rep (never said that before but felt right).
Sat on a much delayed but not cancelled train, heading back towards London from Birmingham having attended 'Business Without Barriers' (free huge event about inclusive businesses and experiences) at the NEC (giant exhibition centre).
Whilst I am now feeling tired, have a migraine, and the London underground in my near future, I am also happy.
Every coloured hair I have ever seen was on show.
Wheelchairs (of every colour and customisation) had right of way, and were everywhere (including 2 having an amazing drag race on the way from the station)
Sunflower Lanyards everywhere.
People, so often hiding, proudly being themselves in the light, with scarred arms and mental bruises all on show.
I feel privaleged to have had todays experience, and seen empowered people coming together to celebrate and network without stigma.
Highly recommend.
My favorite quote from a speaker:
"Never forget the value you bring to your job, family and friends. That comes from your lived experience. Your lived experience has a value, and others are better for learning from it"

#businesswithoutbarriers #inclusion #livedexperience