Kurdistan: On the wings of a dove
A personal reflection on Kurdish identity, diaspora, and grief. Written in response to the ongoing violence in Rojava, this piece holds memory, responsibility, and the weight of loving a homeland from a distance. Written in grief and solidarity.
Saudade: Waves of Melancholy
Saudade is the closest word I’ve found to describe how I felt after returning home from Kurdistan—a longing shaped by love, memory, and the ache of leaving parts of yourself behind. This piece reflects on identity, return, and the quiet melancholy of belonging to more than one place.