Amman and Zaatari Camp – June 2018 CONTENT WARNING: domestic violence Monday. When I arrived to Zaatari on Monday morning, some of the refugee staff at our youth center told me Hashem* had beaten his wife so badly that she’d called the police who’d detained him in the nearby Mafraq prison for one night. Given…
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Really beautiful Georgie. Thanks for sharing. You have described bear as a gentle ever-present companion. Since the bear is not…
–مرحبا سلام Thank you so much, what a lovely comment to receive! I think you’re right; we can’t always be…
Hi Georgie. I was reading you on Medium but wasn’t able to finish this very same story until I found…
I really enjoy your writing. I have no idea how you must get unstuck. I guess it will come when…
Hi Arati, so glad you stopped by, thank you for reading – and I agree, it is very heartening!!
This is so impressive. I am heartened to hear that your mom is able to set and meet these goals.…
I would never wish divorce on anyone. Not even my worst enemy. I’m glad you have a black bear cub!…