Category: Life stories

P.I.T.A: A journey

Nov 30, 2023

For some, it may be embarrassing to talk about certain medical conditions. Either because of how they came about, or, in other cases, the nature of those conditions. Having haemorrhoids (otherwise known as ‘piles’) is one of those, because – let’s face it – any medical condition dealing with one’s ass can be embarrassing. And … More P.I.T.A: A journey

Rebirth: a Hajj experience

Jul 28, 2020

I was a latecomer to Islam. No – I didn’t convert into the religion. I was born a Muslim, but for most of my life growing up, I wasn’t really one – not the way I should have been, at least. I lacked the proper understanding, knowledge, and, most of all, commitment to the religion. As a result, much of my life was spent without real attachment to Islam – confined to merely ritualistic acts of worship I was expected to do, and not much interest beyond that. … More Rebirth: a Hajj experience

Trauma Doesn’t Just Evaporate

Dec 9, 2019

My instinct – borne out of years of hiding from my older brother when we’d fight – was to duck down between the front passenger seat and my own seat. Having been one of the smallest in my class for most of my life, I’m grateful that I was still small enough to fit in that little space. I didn’t know if that position was going to save me from what might follow. I didn’t think at all. It just kicked in – that reaction. I curled up to hide. … More Trauma Doesn’t Just Evaporate