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In the heart of Lanka’s tumultuous history, where the echoes of a ruthless civil war and disasters intertwine with various forms of marginalisation, my life story unfolds. It is a narrative steeped in the rich legacy of my ancestors—a saga of resilience and celebration amid armed conflict, displacements, and community conflicts. My focus has always been on the rights of marginalised persons and communities.
My journey has been illuminated by a constellation of guiding stars—family, extended family, lovers, partners, chosen family (friends and loved ones), mentors, and allies—who have shown me the path of resistance and living with uncompromised dignity. Often overwhelmed by expectations, I have grown up not only with a history of violent conflict but also with stories of people, collectives, and organisations committed to effective social change despite numerous hurdles, including threats to lives.
Over the past two decades, I am proud of my unwavering commitment to collective and transformative action and knowledge creation.
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driven by my trainings and instincts....
My personal odyssey is a testament to this enduring spirit, captured in a PhD thesis that weaves the powerful narratives of activist consciousness from northern Lanka.
My journeys – both literal and philosophical - span continents, cultures, histories, flora and fauna, and people from diverse backgrounds. My academic journey is as diverse as it is profound, which deepened my insightful perspectives. It helped to understand and complement the lived experiences of many in profoundly respectful ways. I am still learning on a daily basis.
As I have navigated diverse roles, each has bestowed upon me a wealth of insights, which I now bring to you through this platform. I offer not just stories of lives lived with multiple consciousnesses, but a shared experience of transformation—from the depths of wounding to the pinnacle of healing.
My expertise lies in shaping challenges into insightful actions that help us thrive.
I aim to resonate with potential fellow travellers, my clients who choose to accept this offer to engage with me, by highlighting my profound understanding of resilience and transformation, without overshadowing the gravity of the experiences that have shaped my expertise and the depth I hope to offer as insights. I am a strong believer in weaving multifaceted fabrics into your story reflecting your realities, aspirations, struggles, and everything else you wish to bring to this journey.
....imaginaries of transformation
As I grew, more intersections joined the party. Gender—fluid and defiant—wove its way into my narrative. Sexuality—like a hidden constellation—mapped the contours of my desires. Race— my brown skin marked my presence more so often than my personality. It was fetishised more times than I could count. “The exotic other”. Sounds familiar?
My passport was often met with suspicion. International travels became a labyrinth of interrogations, a test of patience and resilience. Yet, I persisted. Indeed, with the support of my loved ones and some strangers or bystanders.
I mean it from the bottom of my beings, when I say, we are a community of non-violent and spiritual fighters. Our weapons are empathy, compassion, love, peace and everything else that connects us beyond our differences.