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Join sisters Bal and Taj who discuss the issues in the South Asian community when East meets West.

23/07/2025

It’s the middle of the week — so here’s a gentle reminder, from us to you:

🌱 Healing has no deadline.
🕊️ Progress can pause & still be progress.

You don’t have to be in motion every day to be moving forward.
Resting is part of becoming. You’re doing better than you think.

🧡 Save this for the days you feel stuck.
💬 Drop a “🌼” if this landed at the right time.

23/07/2025

When guilt becomes your coping mechanism… it’s hard to know where you end and people-pleasing begins.

You say sorry before you speak.
You feel selfish for setting a boundary.
You call your pain "too sensitive."
You’d rather break than be seen as a disappointment.

If this hits… it’s not just you.
Guilt isn’t always a feeling—it’s what we were taught to survive.

📌 We made this post to name what often goes unnoticed.
For anyone unlearning guilt that never belonged to them.

👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments—what’s one guilt habit you’re trying to unlearn?
Let’s talk it out. You never know who it might help.
👀 And follow along. There’s more coming.

22/07/2025

Not every weight looks heavy.
Not every struggle sounds like one.
At Changing Suits, we’ve been working with South Asian communities long enough to know—sometimes, silence says the most.
This checklist isn’t diagnostic. It’s empathetic.

It’s for the professionals, the practitioners, the well-meaning helpers who might be missing what’s never said out loud.

👉 Because behind a nod and a smile, someone might be carrying:
Guilt that feels like identity
Fear of disappointing generations
Pressure to be "grateful," no matter how unsafe they feel
This post is for anyone supporting people navigating invisible expectations—whether you're in therapy, social care, healthcare, or community spaces.
📥 Swipe through.
📎 Save it.
🧠 Share it with your team.
💬 Or tell us—what silent pressures do you often see but rarely hear spoken?

21/07/2025

Hosting community events has taught us more than any report ever could.
We’ve seen how trust is built in the small moments — not in surveys, not in formalities, but in the in-between.
Sometimes people speak.
Sometimes they sit quietly and just… stay.
Both matter.
We’ve learnt that holding space means letting go of expectations.
That silence can be just as powerful as words.
That people remember how they felt — not just what was said.
These photos capture moments we’re still reflecting on.
Because every event teaches us something new.
And we’re listening.

21/07/2025

“Too loud.” “Too dark.” “Too ambitious.”
How many times have we looked in the mirror & seen someone else’s opinion staring back?

That voice saying we’re too much of something — was never ours to begin with.

At Changing Suits, we’re helping people unlearn the silence.
Because the mirror lies when it echoes someone else’s voice.

👊🏽 You’re not too much. You were just never meant to be small.

Have you ever been called “too something”?
Tell us in the comments — or tag someone who needs to hear this today 💬

19/07/2025

This week at Cooper House, Hounslow, we hosted a gentle yet powerful session focused on blood sugar balance & body connection.

We explored how small, mindful movements paired with education around diabetes can lead to big shifts in health. Through guided meditation & body awakening exercises, the group connected not just with their bodies—but with each other.

The energy in the room said it all: movement matters, and they want more of it. Weekly, if possible.

We're looking to build on this momentum—if you're a local service provider offering wellbeing, health, or movement-based sessions, let’s talk. Let’s bring consistent care where it’s truly wanted.

19/07/2025

We’ve been sharing bits about our work —
What we do, how we do it, why we show up the way we do.
But this?
This felt different.
Someone told us:
“This space made me exhale properly for the first time all week.”
It was so raw. So simple.
And it hit.
In that moment — our purpose, our vision, all of it made sense.
Not in a campaign-y, strategic way.
Just… in the kind of way that stays with you.
Sometimes it’s deep chats.
Sometimes it’s silence.
Sometimes it’s snacks.
We’re not trying to do it all.
We’re just holding space — however it’s needed.
That’s the work.
That’s enough.

18/07/2025

Clay Jewellery Making at The Hutti

Today at The Hutti, we hosted a delightful Clay Jewellery Making session with 15 enthusiastic attendees. It was heartwarming to see everyone immerse themselves in the process, crafting beautiful and unique pieces of jewellery for themselves.

The atmosphere was filled with creativity, laughter, and focus – a truly therapeutic experience that allowed everyone to unwind while learning a new empowering skill. Watching people express their personalities through their handmade creations was inspiring, and we’re so glad everyone left not just with jewellery, but with a sense of accomplishment and joy.

We can’t wait to host more such creative and mindful sessions! Have a creative idea for our next session? Drop it in the comments — we’re all ears!

18/07/2025

Ever felt torn between who you are and what’s expected of you?

Between tradition and truth, approval and authenticity?

These moments capture the silent tug-of-war so many of us experience — especially in culturally rich, close-knit communities.

✨ Speaking up doesn’t mean disrespect.
✨ Choosing yourself doesn’t mean rejection.
✨ Change isn’t betrayal — it’s growth.

At Changing Suits, we’re creating space for both — where cultural values can sit alongside personal truth, not overpower it.

Let’s talk. Let’s reflect. Let’s rewrite the script together.

17/07/2025

“It’s just a comment…” But is it really?
5 things we could’ve said — but didn’t.
From “You’re so exotic” to “Can I touch your hair?”, these comments might seem casual, but they land heavy. We’ve heard them. We’ve felt them. And often, we’ve swallowed the discomfort in silence.
This post gives voice to what we wanted to say — not with anger, but with truth.
Because calling it “just a joke” or a “small comment” doesn’t erase the mark it leaves.
🧡 Swipe through. Reflect. Pass it on. Share you thoughts in the comment section.

16/07/2025

Zumba, community & feel-good vibes — what more could you want on a weekday?

Our weekly Zumba sessions are going from strength to strength! 🎉
New faces, new friendships, and a whole lot of energy — all while getting those steps in.

It’s more than just a workout — it’s a space where people come together, move together & grow together.

If you haven’t joined yet... what are you waiting for?

16/07/2025

Being fluent in English doesn’t mean being emotionally understood.
For many across ethnically diverse communities, language isn’t the only barrier.
You might have the vocabulary — but not always the safety to express pain.
You might articulate clearly — and still not feel truly heard.
At Changing Suits, we’re holding space for the unspoken layers of identity, culture & emotion. Because emotional fluency goes beyond perfect grammar — it lives in empathy, context & cultural understanding.
🧡 Let’s stop assuming understanding is automatic — and start listening differently.

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