In this episode, Louisa Jean-Pierre shares the painful story of racism she experienced at the work she loved.  She tells her professional journey, and how she came to nursing, which she wanted to do from a very young age.  Louisa's first qualification was achieved in 1972, and she was able to specialise in paediatrics, an area of nursing she loved.  Here are some of the challenges she faced, listen as she speaks about how painful this was and the impact upon her professionally and personally, they include;   she couldn't be herself, she received no positive feedback from her line manager - just criticism - she experienced a number of disappointing blows, subtle and persistent racism, left feeling deflated and defeated,  denied opportunities to progress, unbearable toxic environment, ended up hating coming to work, suffered increasing ill health -anxiety and anxiety attacks, negative impact on her family life, let down by her union and the list goes on. She eventually regained some degree of control but what a cost she had to pay along the way.   Do share feedback at [email protected] Join our Fb community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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