The way you speak for so many of us. I too am broken but so many of my relationships are beyond repair because realised that those who are silent now will stay silent when they come for me.
I resonate so much with your opening. My little one was born on 9 October 2023. Every element of his life has had this backdrop and it’s so hard to feel normal and hold the joy of being his and Chiara’s mum alongside the pain of watching this horror unfold in realtime. Our hearts are cracked open as new mothers, and our oneness even more in focus. Thank you for always being a beautiful voice of clarity and humanity, and for offering ways to help however small or big.
I made your kofte from Zaitoun for dinner this evening by the way. A big hug for you three
Oh love, I am only reading this now - and I am so very moved. I feel the same, surrounded by so many people remaining silent (whether on or off social media) - it's heartbreaking. Thank you for putting my disappointment into words...and for sharing my post x
100% to every word, your poem and Gary Lineker's statement included: “If you’re silent on these issues, you’re almost complicit.” I have Palestinian friends here in Dubai - and the least we can do is speak up. My husband who is Australian has been lobbying his government for years to try and educate parliament on Palestine.
The way you speak for so many of us. I too am broken but so many of my relationships are beyond repair because realised that those who are silent now will stay silent when they come for me.
Thank you for writing this!
I wish I didn’t have to write it!
I resonate so much with your opening. My little one was born on 9 October 2023. Every element of his life has had this backdrop and it’s so hard to feel normal and hold the joy of being his and Chiara’s mum alongside the pain of watching this horror unfold in realtime. Our hearts are cracked open as new mothers, and our oneness even more in focus. Thank you for always being a beautiful voice of clarity and humanity, and for offering ways to help however small or big.
I made your kofte from Zaitoun for dinner this evening by the way. A big hug for you three
Yes yes yes to every word Yasmin
YES THIS!!!
Oh love, I am only reading this now - and I am so very moved. I feel the same, surrounded by so many people remaining silent (whether on or off social media) - it's heartbreaking. Thank you for putting my disappointment into words...and for sharing my post x
Belated thanks for your beautiful letter/poem, Yasmin. Really enjoyed reading.
100% to every word, your poem and Gary Lineker's statement included: “If you’re silent on these issues, you’re almost complicit.” I have Palestinian friends here in Dubai - and the least we can do is speak up. My husband who is Australian has been lobbying his government for years to try and educate parliament on Palestine.
That's a beautiful letter. I feel the same way with many of my friends and acquaintances -- it's lonely. :(
Thank you for writing this, echoes a lot of my feelings xxx