A Temporary Farewell

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I don’t know how long I will be gone—it can be anytime between two weeks to two months. Considering I keep doing this lately, I’m going to estimate the latter and just accept that I need to take that time.

–During which, the site will remain public for your perusal. I received a few very beautiful messages regarding its status as private the last time, and I haven’t been able to respond to them yet but intend to do so soon. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my writing, and for writing to me. I just—well I just can’t imagine anyone would ever feel any assurance from my writing, and I feel so moved, and I figured the least I could is provide an explanation for my absence this time.

So here is a little note. Mostly, I just have a few things I need to finish. The good news is that I will still be writing for you whenever I feel the urge—you just won’t see it here until I return. (That takes off the anxiety I feel to continue updating frequently when I’m too occupied.) So when I do come back—inshaAllah, I’ll have a couple of things ready.

I will still be tweeting and checking my messages of course. While I’m gone, I’ll leave you some links to amazing, insightful posts. At some point most of these were tweeted, but I really really love them. So, in case you missed them:

Jadey writes about women capitalizing on local inventions and why it’s so important and effective as opposed to traditional colonialist charity.

Chally writes about how men weaponize laughter. (Okay seriously, just go read everything Chally Kacelnik has ever written.)

Here’s a stunning retelling of The Ramayana by Clarisse Thorn, from the perspective of Sita. The storytelling does have religious significance for some, so approach respectfully and remain aware of your parameters.

An article on the dynamics of conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

And female imams in China, where this true tradition remains largely undisturbed by patriarchal infringements.

I will see you soon, and will miss you.

12 thoughts on “A Temporary Farewell”

  2. You have been in my mind lately, wondering what you were up to and how things were going. I hope you come back soon, but I also hope more that you get all the time you need. But I’ll use the hiatus to read back through your archives again. ;)

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    1. Thanks Jan! (Random fact: for some reason I love references to the sea and sailing even though I’ve never sailed in my life. I was on a shifty boat once however, and was anxious I would drown but figured the mermaids would save me after they were finished stealing parts of my skin.)

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    1. Oh gosh, thank you! I wish I were anywhere near somewhat a feminist hero, but it moves me so much that you personally think so. And I’m glad the video served a purpose since I was sure if it was entirely pointless to include it seeing as it was just a brief reiteration! The best to you.

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