My lived experiences/narratives of a queer black female beginner teacher’s experiences of workplace bullying

The data for this study were generated through a multi-layered, introspective process aligned with the principles of autoethnography. As the sole participant, the researcher drew on my own lived experiences as a queer Black female beginner teacher who faced workplace bullying. Data were collected in a self-reflexive and narrative format, allowing for deep engagement with both personal memory and social context.<br>Specifically, the data sources included:Memory work: Recollections of key incidents of bullying, discrimination, and identity conflict in the workplace were reconstructed through deliberate reflection and journal entries.Research journal: A reflective journal was maintained throughout the research process to document emotional responses, daily observations, and evolving insights related to identity and professional experience.Personal artefacts: Items such as photographs, documents, and written communications were used to support and enrich narrative recollections.Critical conversations: Semi-structured, reflective discussions were conducted with three co-constructors of knowledge—my mother, sister, and a colleague—who were involved in and/or witnesses to my professional journey. These conversations served to evoke, challenge, and deepen my personal reflections.