“Come as you are and bring your laundry.”

While packing, I texted her and asked her if there was anything I could do to make everyone more comfortable with my new changes, since this would be my first visit to her post-hijab. I held my breath, not sure what to expect.

An open letter to anyone who tells me not to be sad

first of all, thank you. most people who say this have a positive intention. they don’t like to see loved ones in pain and their words are meant to be comforting. i know the feeling all too well.

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