Deep within the corners of Farah's mind, an unwavering nightmare loomed, haunting experiences of her past. Living under a suffocating occupation scarred her, leaving deep-rooted PTSD. On random nights, the nightmare would revisit, pulling her back into the harrowing memories, an unending cycle of torment. But Farah, resilient and determined, confronted the nightmare. She wrestled with the lingering nightmare, gradually loosening its grip. Emerging stronger, she channeled her pain into advocacy, standing for peace and illuminating the enduring wounds of injustice. Farah's journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, a path from the clutches of a nightmare to the liberating embrace of freedom.
In my quest for a much-needed rest, I took a three-day weekend off from my business, but little did I know that it would trigger a powerful nesting instinct within me. The urge to declutter and organize consumed me as I folded laundry, deep cleaned my kids' rooms, and set up a study corner for them.
Puzzled by this sudden burst of energy, I delved deeper, only to realize that this nesting phenomenon had occurred before, right before the birth of my first born.
Did you know? We were assigned a month! In theory: Arab American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate and recognize the contributions of Arab Americans to the cultural, economic, and political fabric of the United States. However, like any “heritage or history” month, there are pros and possible cons to having it. We will be getting technical and as objective as possible with this today. Pros: Visibility: Arab American Heritage Month provides a platform to raise awareness and educate the public about Arab Americans, their history, culture, and contributions. This helps to promote a more inclusive and diverse society, and combat stereotypes and discrimination. Community building: Arab American Heritage Month brings together members of the Arab American community, providing...
A story of a mother's unexpected journey through pregnancy complications and COVID-19 during the birth of her twin daughters. Scheduled for a C-section on March 13th, 2020, the same day that the President declared a national emergency due to the pandemic, the mother had surprising turn of event that changed her life.
And here is the biggest thing that I promised myself this year: I am not holding off and I am chasing my wildest dreams. My wish is not for my “dreams to come true”, my reality is that I know that “chasing my dreams will only get me closer to fulfilling my purpose”.
