Naushaba PatelBelonging iYour Own Culture as a Diaspora Kid — Reflections from my Pakistan Tour as a Pakistani…As a Pakistani migrant who has lived the last 18 years in the US, it’s incredibly difficult going back to Pakistan and find the…Jul 1, 2020Jul 1, 2020
Naushaba PatelGoofy Observations from my Pakistan Tour as a Pakistani AmericanI was born and raised in Karachi Pakistan until I was 10 years old and have lived in the US South for the last 18 years. Past summer, I…Feb 27, 2020Feb 27, 2020
Naushaba PatelAdvice on Starting Therapy: Written for Queer DesisI got cheap and free therapy starting when I was 18. I started because a friend of mine was dealing with an eating disorder and I met with…Feb 27, 2020Feb 27, 2020
Naushaba PatelImmigration Anniversary Reflections from a Queer Pakistani MigrantIt’s the 18th anniversary of my immediate family moving to the US.Feb 27, 2020Feb 27, 2020
Naushaba PatelSacredness and Desirability: EMDR ProI want to share a bit about some work I did with my therapist this week around desirability. It’s all stuff that’s intuitive in our…Feb 19, 2020Feb 19, 2020
Naushaba PatelTips to Make Doctors’ Visits More Seamless (Kinda…)I’ve been navigating the medical system so much that I’ve figured out some tips (with the help of friends) that might help others.Feb 19, 2020Feb 19, 2020
Naushaba PatelNavigating Doctors’ Offices as Queer Folks of ColorI’ve had 2 doctors’ appointments in the last 2 weeks, and they’ve both been super difficult for me. And I’ve been super hard on myself…Feb 19, 2020Feb 19, 2020