Throughout my life, I’ve had Islam, my religion, to hold me back from making mistakes. While my friends were getting plastered and making some of the biggest mistakes in their lives, I would be home doing something G-rated. While my friends were having sex left and right, I had never even been kissed. The only ... Read More
A few years ago, my friends and I were playing this questions game. Someone asked a question about if we had ever been molested. Every.single.hand.went.up. Did you know that most girls know their attacker? That they supress it because they’re confused and can’t talk to anyone? That was me. For months, I used to have ... Read More
I am one soul in a world filled with many. Nonetheless my story is not rare or uncommon. Its a catastrophe seen in many lives. Therefore while I may be merely one soul in this world full of millions, I’m certain I speak for the multitude. I grew up in America. I’m the daughter of ... Read More
As I sat down to reflect the things that have happened in the last few years of my life, everything felt blank. Sometimes I can’t even recall everything that’s happened. The bad things feel like nightmares and the good things feel like dreams. Nothing ever feels like reality. I’m trying to grasp what’s real and ... Read More
Ya Allah! I need you back in my life! Mom, I need you back in my life! I know you’re trying your best to be there, but I need you to be the woman and mom you were when I was growing up. All the strength and confidence and happiness and contentment I have deep ... Read More
