from the mouth of the Mediterranean a silent tear travels all the way to Khartoum, and an outrage bursts into a violence the sirens said ‘rape their women and stripe their dignity rape their men and cover them with shrouds of shame’ and we here sitting on comfortable couches hear only the deafness there’s a […]
Questions to a Hijabi
You know sometimes I miss being a hijabi, it was like being a part of sisterhood in a sisterhood. An unspoken bond, that only women in hijab… Read more “Questions to a Hijabi”
Everybody’s a Vilain
As much as I like to reflect upon my love life and always see myself as the innocent princess, that overcame heartbreak, but that’s not completely true. … Read more “Everybody’s a Vilain”
Happy First Anniversary
Never did I think I would start a blog, and let alone fall involve with being a blogger. I initially started this journey not expecting anyone to… Read more “Happy First Anniversary”
Born Feminist
As a little girl, I always identified as female before anything else. Above all of my other characteristics, religion, and ethnicity, I knew being a woman is… Read more “Born Feminist”
Not Black Enough
As a child, I was extremely quiet and passive-aggressive. Al Humduillah, I grew up and started speaking up for myself. As I talk to my younger brother… Read more “Not Black Enough”
Fire Sisters
Most of my relationship posts tend to be about a failed love, missed opportunity, or just bad timing with some man. I do have several other successful… Read more “Fire Sisters”
Princess in the Trap House
My first semester living on my own off-campus was an unforgettable adventure. During the search for housing, I wasn’t too picky because I was aware it was… Read more “Princess in the Trap House”
Roaring 20s
I have this hidden fear deep down inside, but on the surface, I have a very nonchalant attitude about being a mediocre borderline bad Muslimah, but when… Read more “Roaring 20s”
Merry Christmas
It wasn’t until about third or fourth grade, when I realized Christmas was on December 25th. I was aware of the existence of Christmas, but honestly, I… Read more “Merry Christmas”
