PinnedSahraSonder Wonder“Sonder — n. the realization that each random passer-by is living a life as vivid and complex as your own — populated with their own…Feb 26, 20232Feb 26, 20232
SahraThe long way homeEarlier this year, Gabriele invited me to participate in a project centered around migrant writing. This project, blending writing and…Jun 28Jun 28
SahraFrom Figs to Feasts: Navigating Choices and Joy“I saw myself sitting in the crotch of this fig tree, starving to death, just because I couldn’t make up my mind which of the figs I would…Jan 4Jan 4
Sahraon “growing up”“Most people don’t grow up. It’s too damn difficult. What happens is most people get older. That’s the truth of it. They honor their credit…Jan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023
SahraI took my father to university with me“Blessed are old people who plant trees knowing that they shall never sit in the shade of their foliage.” — Greek ProverbDec 7, 20221Dec 7, 20221
SahraFinding myself by admiring othersThe first time I came across this extract was shortly before my eighth birthday. I had just been appointed the long-awaited title of ‘free…Nov 15, 2022Nov 15, 2022
SahraWait — there’s more?“The best is yet to come, and won’t that be fine? You think you’ve seen the sun, but you ain’t seen it shine.” — Frank Sinatra, The Best…Oct 3, 2022Oct 3, 2022