By aminaradwanI wasn’t always fat shamed, but I did always have issues that challenged me regarding my body image. Having insecurities while trying your hardest to fit in was a struggle I faced growing up. Often, I would reminisce about my youthful body. Looking at old photos still brings me to tears. There was one photo…
By aminaradwanThis one goes out to all the “Wallah Bros,” and those who constantly undermine the abuse faced by women. Before I begin to write, I would like to bring attention and recognition to the fact that the issues I am discussing in this article occur throughout the world. Several countries exploit and perform illegal sexual…
By aminaradwanYou know, writing about my struggles for the rest of the world to read is not easy. Sometimes you feel vulnerable. Other times, you feel a knot in your stomach because you’re afraid of what others may think of you. Although I have gotten past the concerns of the dreaded “what others may think of…
By aminaradwanI can only speak for myself when I say that I am very much guilty of being on social media daily. Call it what you want, but it is an escape from reality and I most definitely get my 411 from social media. Who needs to watch television nowadays, when social media outlets are flooding…
By aminaradwanEditor’s note: If you, or someone you know is being bullied for any reason, please reach out and tell someone. Do not suffer in silence. There are resources available to you, whether it’s to speak to staff members at school, or call an anti-bullying hotline. CBS News wrote an article on July 9 of this…
By aminaradwanA celebration of financial burden is…a wedding! It’s only fair to say that once a couple announces an engagement or proposal that a wedding is soon to follow. In most cases, couples will begin to plan their religious ceremonies followed by the wedding day. But of course, not everyone has a wedding, nor do they…
By aminaradwanAlrighty! Given this insane summer heat, it only seems fitting that we put a little humor back into our daily rituals, so I’m going to give it to you, and give it to you good! As some of you may know, I am half-Arab and half-Circassian. Circassians are from Russia, for the people who do…
