Farah’s Stories — lebanese RSS

Hop on… allow me to take you on a ride. The road from Sour to Bint Jbeil is a story in itself. Sour, a semi-island kissed by the Mediterranean, starts the journey with its flat terrain, gradually giving way to the legendary hills of Jabal Amel. The climb is more than just a change in elevation—it’s a transition into a world where roots run deep and every turn whispers of history. After crossing a massive valley, the city of Tibnin greets you like an old friend, with its vivid mini forest and welcoming charm. Passing through Tibnin means one thing: Bint Jbeil is just minutes away. And then, as the excitement builds, you see him—the farmer selling wild cucumbers, or...

When I watched myself talk about the transition period between leaving my home country Lebanon, and moving to the US, I could hear my voice choking in the background... All of a sudden, you are no longer under mom and dad's wings, surrounded by their love, and protected by their system... All of a sudden, it is you, yourself, and you. Most and if not every immigrant would have a special memory for the time when they first moved to a new country. The moment where home starts to get a new definition. The moment where the American Dream turns into the American Reality! In the beginning of that period, it is incredibly foggy, busy, noisy, and genuinely painful. It...