110. Privilege, Racism, Coming Out Non Binary, and Mental Illness with Saba Akhtar

Nov 29

#110: Saba shares their experiences of being raised in a single parent low-income household, experiencing everyday racism, struggling with mental illness, and coming out as non binary. In 2018 Saba voluntarily checked into the CAMH emergency room in fear that they might do something harmful to themselves.

Today Saba is an actor, writer, and producer based in Toronto, Ontario. Saba has performed on the stages of Canadian Stage, Buddies in Bad Times, and Summerworks Festival.

Saba's Ebbs

Having a very different upbringing than your peers
Diagnosed with ADHD
Mental illness
Culture shock moving back to Canada
Backhanded comments about cultural background
Dealing with racism
Coming out as non binary
Living in Texas as Muslim during 911
Toxic relationships

Saba's Glows

Deep empathy and sympathy for past self and so much love for their current self
Having a lot of love and support from friends
Having the courage to go to CAMH
Going to therapy
Learning to grieve

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