The story of Hayat El mitly, a young man struggling to reconcile his true identity with the societal expectations of his conservative Moroccan environment. Faced with the fear of rejection, discrimination, and even violence, he embarks on a personal journey to understand and accept his sexual orientation.As Hayat El mitly delves deeper into his inner world, he attempts to seek answers through religious texts, scientific literature, and online forums. However, the overwhelming lack ...

In this deeply moving and honest narrative, the author recounts the painful journey of returning from a dream of escape and freedom to a homeland that feels like an invisible prison. Battling societal rejection, political oppression, and deep discrimination due to his sexual orientation and identity, he exposes how the doors to liberty were slammed shut not only by his own country but also by European borders that systematically exclude refugees and LGBTQ+ individuals under false pretenses...

As a young girl, born and raised in Pakistan, the matter of opportunity has always played a decisive role in key aspects of my life. The lack of upward mobility for the majority of citizens, compared with the privileged paths of the few- in developing countries is well documented. However, such headline journalism fails to capture the varying psychology and nuances that affect teenagers- especially females- in such countries. Over the past 17 years, countless conversations with friends and...