For Black History Month, we hear from estyyy.x, on the importance of community, belonging and the people who shape our journeys. "When I think about Black History Month and the communities that shape, support and sustain us, I think about how much of my journey has been shaped by the people around me. I was born and raised in London, and my journey into medicine has taken me from studying medicine in Russia, to working across different parts of the NHS, and now training as a GP. Along the way, I’ve met so many people who have reminded me that community doesn’t always mean the place you come from. Sometimes it’s the people who see you, encourage you, challenge you and make you feel that you belong. As a Black woman in medicine, I’ve particularly valued spaces where I can be completely myself, learn from people who have walked similar paths, and hopefully create that same sense of belonging for someone coming after me. For me, Black History Month is therefore not just about looking ...