The exhausting skill of reading a room #mixedrace #exhaustion #gift

Those of mixed heritage or mixed-race background often talk about the ability to code-switch. This skill is not unique to mixed-race people, but it is perhaps more pronounced in their understanding. This skill comes with a level of exhaustion because switching this on or off takes energy. Recognising when things need to be switched on or off takes energy. But there is so much potential that comes with this skill as well. A true trade-off, like so many things in life. Azis explains here how it affects him.