'The hurt is still with us, something we do not openly discuss but this government has not attempted to include us in any of their reconciliation process.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker feels excluded from reconciliation processes and notes ongoing hurt that is not openly discussed.
- In plain terms
- We are hurt and left out of reconciliation.
- What can you take from it?
- Include all affected groups in healing efforts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can excluded groups be meaningfully involved?
- What barriers prevent open discussion?
Another view
Full inclusion may be impractical in complex conflicts.
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