If the disastrous war you launched led to the killing of up to a million people, can you be the hero of any story?

Why give this person the space for such a horrifying and dehumanizing article? I am not a fan of mainstream media, and this is but one example of why ... (and unfortunately there are too many examples).

"Arabs and other #Arabic speakers voice love for Classical Arabic while despising themselves for being unable to master it, and they look down on their own dialects, despite living their lives with those languages every day." Living Arabic newlinesmag.com/argument/how-a…

There is a sense of freedom that overcomes me when I am completely vulnerable on stage. It's a powerful feeling. Merci for capturing that moment Benjamin Wiacek ! The photo was taken on Friday at our Skin Mutts 'Through Words' performance at Zinnema

"العنف الجسديّ واللفظيّ هو الأكثر وضوحًا. ثمّة عنف آخر؛ شخصٌ يخبرك بالضبط كيف تفكّر وكيف تشعر". بثينة العيسى

Twitter informed me that today is my 13-year Twitter Anniversary. Thanks for reminding me that: 1) I'm getting older, 2) Apparently I do not fear commitment 3) I'm still on Twitter and wondering why? #MyTwitterAnniversary

Thank you Tigist S. Hussen , I'm honored. 🥰🥰🥰

Eid Mubarak!

#Sudan is on my mind. Sending people in Sudan and the diaspora lots of love and strength <3

مقال رائع للكاتبة بشرى المقطري ما الذي تفعله الحرب بالأمكنة والذكريات؟ بالزمن الذي مضى، والزمن الذي يمضي الآن، إنها تقوض، تزيل، تطوي، في تاريخي المقتضب والعابر لكوفيه كورنر، تاريخ هو في الأخير يخصني، وليس سجلًا توثيقيًا دقيقًا لتحولات المكان،" alndaa.net/43359

please tell your parents & elders about all the ways young Sudani people are organising to get each other through this, they probably only hear the bad news and it's making them feel more anxious & depressed than they need to be

My personal journey with #depression and #mentalhealth. notesbynoon.blogspot.com/2023/04/it-is-…

I have so many issues with the word 'civil war' because too often it's not just that. Too often it's a power struggle with or without foreign interferences/assistance.

"In the core of my heart a pigeon catches rubies and captures worries so I do not die." - A song of Yemeni heritage, the most recent version is by the singer الفنان/ حمود السمه . (Translators, feel free to help me with a better translation.)

Using humor, I performed this piece about "my first time." And about #sexualpain, shame, and #healing. As I stood on stage, I shook off the remaining shame left in my fingernails. And I laughed. Comedy is the best medicine! atiafalwazir.wordpress.com/2023/05/08/my-… #spokenword #vaginismus

On language, identity and belonging: my spoken word performance for Skin Mutts 'Through Words' in Zinnema youtube.com/watch?v=18OV7h… #spokenword #poetry #storytelling #Migration #Identity #Language

Started a new job in Washington DC and I'll be moving there soon. I'm filled with excitement and anxiety. Moving brings to the surface feelings of unsettlement and the longing for belonging. Still, I'm looking forward to this new journey. If you're in DC, hit me up.