You’re not better than me and I’m not inferior. But, can we agree that patriarchy is still alive and kicking? Great. Growing up, I always felt like I had to go on the defensive in terms of where I came from and why I looked like I did. Yeah, it was pretty superficial but hey. […]
Month: March 2018
Being a Refugee Sucks
My family’s refugee story wasn’t as harrowing as the ones you read about today. The wars, the open sea, the bloated bodies, the refugee camps – we never saw any of these things. My parents were political and religious refugees. Yeah, same shit tearing up the Middle East decades ago is still relevant today. They […]
My “true self” & other things people know better about me
More than ten years ago, an acquaintance asked me if I felt held back from being my “true self” because of the hijab. I was taken by complete surprise. I was a recent university graduate, working in government, confident and outspoken, following my dreams, or so I thought; so, I was confused as to what […]
East & West Fusion
I wear my “whitewashed” label proudly. I wear my “Arab” label just as proudly. Welcome to the world of avocado spread and medium-rare steak, and hummus and kebab. Welcome to tastes of North America, and the aromas of Arabia. Welcome to my life, where I’m not Western enough, nor Eastern enough. Welcome to my life, where […]
