A Mile in My Shoes

"Richard (as an anaesthetist) had access to lethal drugs, and he had a really impulsive streak to his personality..." Try on Kate's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Kate's story is produced by Karen Gregor. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empathy Museum will travel to next: https://www.empathymuse...

"I remember a few days later, the consultant coming to me and almost congratulating me... 'We've never had anyone sever a spinal cord who wasn't shot or stabbed.'" Clare Griffiths is a wheelchair user. Take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Clare's story is produced by Karen Gregor. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out wher...

"The only thing that saved my life (so I was told)... This is really embarrassing... The only thing that saved my life was that I was wearing a pair of yellow crocs that insulated me from the floor." Try on Brodie's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Brodie's story is produced by Mark Vernon. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mi...

Try on Adea's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Adea's story was produced by Rob Eagle, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to London for the Totally Thames Festival. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empathy Museum will travel to next: https://www.empathymuseum.com/where-...

"The mountain has got, in my opinion, a spirit. It lets me reach the summit. I don't conquer the mountain; I ask the mountain to allow me to go there." Try on Margaret's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Margaret's story was produced by Meri Fatin, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Perth International Arts Festival, with the help of Centre...

"When you get married... you create a little prison. And when you create a prison, you feel safe inside it." Try on Amarjit's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Amarjit's story was produced by Karla Marie Sweet, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit was in London, with the help of the city's Migration Museum. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https:...

"They don't have to like it, but it's not their job to destroy it." Try on William's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. William's story was produced by Melissa Viney, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit was part of the London International Festival of Theatre. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find...

"I don't have any more friends. All of them died." Try on Ammar's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Ammar's story was produced by Leo Hornak, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit was in London, with the help of the city's Migration Museum. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empathy Mu...

"I was really inspired by my mother putting on her make-up when I was a kid – she used to do it really quite quickly. So I've always adopted this notion that putting on drag shouldn't take any more than 20 minutes." Try on Tim's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Tim's story was produced by Marnie Richardson, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled t...

"The actions of our generation will determine the fate of humanity." Try on Simon's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Simon's story was produced by Meri Fatin, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Perth International Arts Festival, with the help of Centre for Stories. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-m...

"You earn lots of money, you put it in the bank... But this thing I own – this is special, something for myself. This is my lifetime achievement." Try on Chetna's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Chetna's story was produced by Andrea Rangecroft, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit was in London, with the help of the city's Migration Museum. More about ou...

"Being a young, Muslim woman dressed head-to-toe [in black, with a niqab] – look I get it, it is absolutely confronting." Try on Aisha's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Please be aware this episode contains adult themes. Aisha's story was produced by Meri Fatin, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Perth International Arts Festival, with the...

"When you've got delirium, you don't trust anybody – or at least I don't." Try on Peter's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. Peter's story was produced by Olivia Humphreys, and was collected with the help of The Health Foundation. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoe...

"There was no hint of him saying goodbye, I'm done." Try on Reuben's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. Reuben's story was produced by Siobhan Harrison, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Coventry for Theatre Absolute's Shop Front Festival. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https...

"The doctor said: make sure that boy never has children." Try on Jeremy's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Jeremy's story was produced by Marnie Richardson, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Perth International Arts Festival, with the help of Centre for Stories. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mil...

"I couldn't believe that somebody would kill Jess." Try on Karen's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. Karen's story is produced by Marnie Richardson, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Perth International Arts Festival, with the help of Centre for Stories. More about our A Mile in My Shoe...

"I was beginning to be really scared of this man I’d married, and this strange country where I couldn’t speak a word of the language." Try on Teresa's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Teresa's story was produced by Rose de Larrabeiti, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to London for the Totally Thames Festival. More about our A Mile in My Shoe...

"I had to remember what freedom was like." Try on Kaliyugan's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. Kaliyugan's story was produced by Meri Fatin. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empathy Museum will travel to next: https://www.empathymuseum.com/wher...

"Hard work is an escape from this horrible reality." Try on Edin's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Edin's story is produced by Olivia Humphreys. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empathy Museum will travel to next: https://www.empathymuseum.com...

"To walk into a hairdressing salon or barber shop and be made a little bit of a fuss of is something that we take for granted." Try on Craig's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Craig's story was produced by Meri Fatin, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Perth International Arts Festival, with the help of Centre for Stories. More about our A...

"It’s the first time I’ve been allowed to take up space." Try on Camilla's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Camilla's story was produced by Eleanor McDowall, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to London for the Totally Thames Festival. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where E...

"Is having an affair bad? Is killing someone bad?" Try on Skye's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. Skye's story was produced by Marnie Richardson, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Perth International Arts Festival, with the help of Centre for Stories. More about our A Mile in My Shoes...

"Even in silence, you’re still sharing something." Try on Kenneth's shoes and take a moment to see the world through his eyes. Kenneth's story was produced by Leo Hornak, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to London for the Totally Thames Festival. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empathy Museum...

"When babies aren’t alive, their bodies deteriorate very quickly." Try on Carly's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Please be aware that this story contains adult themes. Carly's story was produced by Sinéad Mangan, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Perth International Arts Festival, with the help of Centre for Stories. More about our A Mil...

"I do feel I have more empathy with animals." Try on Katie's shoes and take a moment to see the world through her eyes. Katie's story is produced by Siobhan Harrison, and was collected when our A Mile in My Shoes exhibit travelled to Coventry for Theatre Absolute's Shop Front Festival. More about our A Mile in My Shoes project: https://www.empathymuseum.com/a-mile-in-my-shoes/ Find out where Empat...