S01E17 Queeriah

In this episode of Semua Kita we delve into Eileena's personal story, including the process of self-realisation, coming out and then finding a role as both counsellor and activist. First, however, she tells us about how she realised that she was a lesbian. Eileena tells us how she got into counselling, specifically for the LGBTQ community in Singapore. She describes some of the situations her patients and their families encountered. Eileena speaks about her role in People Like Us, what she learned about whether the queer community was ready for change and how disagreements in how women's interests were represented eventually led to her stepping down from the group. Singapore sits at the crossroads of different cultures. How relevant are lessons learned elsewhere to local queer activists and, conversely, what can the authorities learn about how to respond to competing demands? How important is it for the queer community in Singapore to know our own history? Other subscription, listening and following options here: ⁠https://bit.ly/m/semuakita #lgbtq #queer #oralhistory #singapore