1. Dear Zim, healing a genocide entails very uncomfortable conversations. Some of us only tell in part because telling the stories will retraumatize those we know. However, when we say some things, they are only a tip of the iceberg. There are mountains of trauma wc are hidden
2. To build relationships that last, we must sit through these sessions which are akin to a visit to the dentist without anesthesia. If you are not yet prepared to have these conversations, steer clear and observe, lest you cause harm and fray relationships.
3. Develop the ability to listen, thank God for those who speak out, those who provoke you to think harder, at least they have spoken. Some will not speak but act, those are the ones I fear because they have given up on Zimbabwe.
4. They do not believe that Gukurahundi is an issue that will be solved by engagement anymore. When we come here with issues to provoke thought and reflection, engage with civility. Some will see your responses to us who have thicker skins and they will form their impressions.
5. Remember, you are not only responding to us, you are responding to them as well. Let us learn to navigate difficult issues for the sole purpose of understanding each other.
6. If we fail, or if we who engage give up, the vacant space will be taken up by those without the patience and calmness to listen. The result will be a net loss for all of us.
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