The Friendly Bar Series, No. 6: The weight we carry — On intimacy, identity and family law practice

By Concillia Muonde ( July 23, 2025, 2:58 PM EDT) -- Since launching this series, many lawyers have reached out, some in DMs, others at conferences or after court, to share the quiet burdens they carry. The words of one lawyer, a senior member of the Friendly Family Bar who wished to remain anonymous, landed squarely in the centre of my chest. They shared the following reflections:...