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Published in Human Parts

·May 28, 2019

Unlearning a Language

The American Dream was out of reach for my immigrant family — “What are you doing, habibti?” she asked, confusion growing into concern. I had been humming a quiet tune to myself and paused without looking up. “I’m breaking the dolls’ heads,” I replied. My mother tried to force a laugh, but her voice betrayed her. “Why?” Still, I didn’t look up…

Immigration

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Unlearning a Language
Unlearning a Language

Published in Muslim Women Speak

·Jun 4, 2018

Home Again: A Photoessay

A Ramadan dispatch from Algeria.

Photography

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Home Again: A Photoessay
Home Again: A Photoessay

Jun 4, 2018

What It’s Like to Have an Eating Disorder During Ramadan

In this personal essay, writer Adeline Hocine talks about how Ramadan can be dangerous for Muslims living with eating disorders. Trigger Warning: This personal essay discusses fasting and eating disorders, and it may be triggering for some readers. The first time I fainted from my eating disorder, I was in…

Islam

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What It’s Like to Have an Eating Disorder During Ramadan
What It’s Like to Have an Eating Disorder During Ramadan
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