Today, I’ve got gratitude the size of a big city for this small, East Coast town by the name of Gaspé. The town is home to the…… Read more “2 years later: small town, big hearts – A dedication to every single person who helped me grow in Gaspé”
Kamloops: The difference between guilt and shame and how one of them is making you afraid of reconciliation
A project the grade 4s made this past week at the beautiful school I work at in order to pay their respect. 215 kids in British Columbia…… Read more “Kamloops: The difference between guilt and shame and how one of them is making you afraid of reconciliation”
9 life-lessons to learn from an immunocompromised Torontonian right now
The world is collectively experiencing a “break” in their “normal life.” My friend Christa Manouk is no stranger to experiencing “breaks.” She got diagnosed with an autoimmune…… Read more “9 life-lessons to learn from an immunocompromised Torontonian right now”
To the student who’s anxious and uncertain about the near future because of COVID
I’m with you. I’ve been there. Now it’s no pandemic but when my university went on strike for 5 months (about exactly 2 years ago today) I…… Read more “To the student who’s anxious and uncertain about the near future because of COVID”
For the first time in a long time, I’m proud to be Iraqi
Disclaimer: if you don’t know what’s happening in Iraq right now, here’s a link that explains it better than I could! I have not been able to…… Read more “For the first time in a long time, I’m proud to be Iraqi”
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