Here’s the truth behind an Afghan man
But let me not tell you,
Let me show you.
My Father, Conqueror of My Heart
June 15, 2014 4 Comments
Old Days
June 5, 2014 8 Comments
When I think of my childhood, I remember the old days
when I was a little girl, with black braided hair like goat horns.
Stand Up for Your Rights: An Action Call to Women
May 19, 2014 1 Comment
Where is that fearless woman who says “enough is enough,” goes to court, and divorces an abusive husband?
Mahnaz introduction
May 9, 2014 1 Comment
Mahnaz was born in western Afghanistan to a Shia family that placed high value on education. When she was eight years old, the Taliban came to power; Shias were particularly vulnerable to the Sunni Taliban threat. Fear and poverty forced the family to flee to Iran, where they faced economic and educational discrimination. After the fall of the Taliban, the family returned to Afghanistan, where Mahnaz studied hard and won a scholarship to continue her education abroad.
Beneath a Mother’s Feet
March 17, 2014 6 Comments
Heaven is beneath a mother’s feet,
sing the Afghan men softly sing into our ears.
Dear Grandmother
January 30, 2014 11 Comments
That winter was cold and icy. Your room was dark even with the small lantern, but you and grandfather brightened the surroundings with your kindness, stories, and the prayers.
My Wild Imagination
October 10, 2013 17 Comments
I am one of those women with a wild imagination.
I want to see women running in the park,
unburdened by worries that someone may judge them.
“Voice of Afghanistan” Singer Provokes Rude Commentary
July 25, 2013 16 Comments
Some comments praised the singer for her beauty or expressed their love for her, but many expressed hatred.
Missing You
May 16, 2013 5 Comments
You are not here to drink tea with me and laugh at our favorite show
Living with the Taliban
February 28, 2013 6 Comments
We had been living outside of Herat in the house my father built for only a few months when the Taliban took control.
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