It’s taken a lot of conversations with some wonderful friends to get here, and I’m so grateful to them and to this whole community fir giving me the space and the opportunity to share. I do a lot of second guessing so talking it out was helpful. I’m really excited (and scared) about where this will take me
Noha. As a fellow writer from Canada who started here around the same time, I consider it an honour and a privilege to be watching, reading (and now listening!) as you’ve grown into your toddler stage of this newsletter writing. I feel the same. Empowered and ready to grow into full fledged adult newsletter writing stage over these coming years. I admire and support you. While I can’t upgrade to paid quite yet, I look forward to reading every other week and upgrading as soon as I can. I know it will be worth it! Congratulations 🥳.
So beautifully written Noha, I can't wait for what's next in your writing journey. One day, I'm going to buy your memoir and buy copies for friends. It has been a JOY to watch and learn alongside you. Thank you for your fearless, honest, and beautiful writing that keeps us grounded.
I look forward to your posts, especially because there are so few platforms giving voice to Muslim women. My chances of getting to know a what a Muslim woman thinks are close to zero here on the coast of Maine. Even with all the news from Gaza, women's voices are rare. It's very sad to say this, but most of the Muslim women we see in the news are dead. Your voice is precious.
Noha, I fully support your step here, which seems like a beautiful honoring of yourself and your stories, as well as a practice of healthy boundary setting. I so much appreciate what you share here and how I learn from you.
I'm doing a sort of informal circle of generosity thing -- with every 5 paid subscribers or donations I receive, I am upgrading to a paid subscription for a small group of writers I would really love to support. You are on that list, and I look forward to upgrading soon. Many blessings to you.
Maia! Thank you for your support and for always being in my corner. I've felt the generosity and love you've sent my way already and I'm so glad I'll be able to share with you soon.
You are worth every risk you take, my friend.
I appreciate you and receive this with my whole heart.
How special to have the self-awareness that you have developed to your toddler stage!
As a delayed processor- I typically don't realize I have entered a new phase of development until I am well underway, something I am working on.
I am so interested in your current work & writings to come around being a visible minority.
Cheers, Noha!
It’s taken a lot of conversations with some wonderful friends to get here, and I’m so grateful to them and to this whole community fir giving me the space and the opportunity to share. I do a lot of second guessing so talking it out was helpful. I’m really excited (and scared) about where this will take me
Noha. As a fellow writer from Canada who started here around the same time, I consider it an honour and a privilege to be watching, reading (and now listening!) as you’ve grown into your toddler stage of this newsletter writing. I feel the same. Empowered and ready to grow into full fledged adult newsletter writing stage over these coming years. I admire and support you. While I can’t upgrade to paid quite yet, I look forward to reading every other week and upgrading as soon as I can. I know it will be worth it! Congratulations 🥳.
Kim, your writing has deeply moved me. I cannot overstate how much this piece meant to me, espeically:
https://kimvanbruggen.substack.com/p/i-lost-my-identity-what-i-found-was?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=reader2
Thank you for your solidarity and your support. I'm so glad to have you here and to share this journey.
I’m happy to have found you, Noha.
Thank you so much Susan. Welcome
So worth reading you, Noha!
So beautifully written Noha, I can't wait for what's next in your writing journey. One day, I'm going to buy your memoir and buy copies for friends. It has been a JOY to watch and learn alongside you. Thank you for your fearless, honest, and beautiful writing that keeps us grounded.
You're gonna make me cry, Sadia. I'm so grateful to be learning alongside you too.
"This newsletter has taught me that what I know is worth writing about." So very true! Good luck with the next phase!
Thank you, Jeffrey! So grateful for your support, my friend.
One must write what you know, but also write in the hopes of knowing or simply sitting with the questions.
It's the hardest part! I hate uncertainty, but nothing interesting happens when I think I already know everything. All I have is my perspective.
Yes. You have that recognition of uncertainty, yet the ability to gather more information as well as to listen with your heart.
Spunky toddler zone, love it. You have an incredible voice, thank you for sharing.
Lori, that is so kind of you to say! I appreciate these words so deeply.
@Noha like our good friend @Marc you are a fearless human being who writes beautifully. I can't wait to invest deeper into your work!
😭😭😭😭 You are awesome. I appreciate you and your support and your wisdom.
♥️
Robert 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Love your work
Yes to all of this! Growth, reflection, witnessing and sharing. Away you go! Can't wait to see you shine brighter <3
Thank you, Emmy!! So appreciated.
I look forward to your posts, especially because there are so few platforms giving voice to Muslim women. My chances of getting to know a what a Muslim woman thinks are close to zero here on the coast of Maine. Even with all the news from Gaza, women's voices are rare. It's very sad to say this, but most of the Muslim women we see in the news are dead. Your voice is precious.
Todd, that line is so true and so devastating. It’s going to stay with me. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Go, Noha!
David, thank you for all your support from the very beginning
Noha, I fully support your step here, which seems like a beautiful honoring of yourself and your stories, as well as a practice of healthy boundary setting. I so much appreciate what you share here and how I learn from you.
I'm doing a sort of informal circle of generosity thing -- with every 5 paid subscribers or donations I receive, I am upgrading to a paid subscription for a small group of writers I would really love to support. You are on that list, and I look forward to upgrading soon. Many blessings to you.
Maia! Thank you for your support and for always being in my corner. I've felt the generosity and love you've sent my way already and I'm so glad I'll be able to share with you soon.
That is a beautiful intention, to wish to represent yourself in words and share them with your audience!
Thank you, Bethel! This writing has helped me in innumerable ways, and I'm so excited and nervous to continue.