It was a sunny summer morning, and I was looking forward to a full day of appointments. Many of my clients were well on their way to obtaining gainful employment. We completed applications, talked about what it takes to land and win a successful interview and how to be successful on the job. Throughout my career I have placed over 300 people with disabilities and challenges in jobs they enjoy. This has helped them to live meaningful lives of service and self-reliance. I didn'

Fiction helps us understand the intersections between literature, identity, and the human condition. It reflects on the inner lives of people navigating differences and shapes our understanding of humanity and belonging, giving a new perspective on self-identity. Literary narratives explore fracture as a path towards redefining oneself by reflecting on moments of uncertainty that reveal the fragility as well as resilience of the human spirit. Kenzaburō Ōe's novel, A Personal

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"Who am I?" The question appears quite simple, but it is as ancient as human existence itself. It lingers beneath our daily routines, shaping our choices, forming our relationships, and influencing our understanding of the world. Identity is both the blueprint of our soul and the social DNA through which others recognise us. It constructs, deconstructs and reconstructs in response to experiences, geographies, cultures, traumas, and triumphs. And at the core of this evolving l