Under the HaikDad, My Refuge
A birthday letter to my father, to the child he once was, and to the quiet love that shaped the woman I have become.
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To You, My Father
A birthday poem for my father, my refuge and role model, whose love stays with me wherever I am.
The Red Bicycle
A childhood memory of a red bicycle, a determined little girl and a father watching from the window.
My Father Did Not Leave Algeria
Leaving Algeria helped me understand my father’s decision to stay, and the value of the family and familiar life we leave behind.
Before You Say Yes to That Proposal Abroad
Marriage abroad can bring a beautiful new life—and the distance, loneliness and sacrifices of l’ghorba. A reflection from someone who made that choice.
My Sister
A birthday tribute to my big sister: my first defender, my guide, and the person who always knew what to do.
