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Compassion and Serial Killers
Me: I am on season 12 of Criminal MindsTherapist: Have you watched Unorthodox? (goes on to describe it)Me: No, I am obsessed with serial killers currently and have watched all of these seasons consecutively Therapist: Continues to talk about the poignancy of Unorthodox…Me: Oh! You think I should stop watching serial killers and connect with… Continue reading
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Airports
I love airports. Luckily, since I spend a significant amount of my life in them. I’m a people watcher, and airports are one of the best places to engage in this pastime. I love watching people heading out on an adventure, returning from one, meeting and greeting loved ones at arrivals, excited goodbyes at departures.… Continue reading
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I’m never going to dance again
George Michael is soulfully blaring in the background as I sit in Sami Abdul Rahman Park in Erbil. Immensely enjoying my fresh orange and pomegranate juice andthe sun on my face The men, less so. It is such an incredibly male dominated, and male privileged, culture. On my walk today in less populated parts of… Continue reading
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How is Iraq?
I am asked. ‘I don’t know’ comes the facetious response. A) I’m in Kurdistan, which is legally part of Iraq, but it really doesn’t want to be. It has its own government, systems and I’m not sure if I mentioned, but it really doesn’t want to be part of Iraq B) I haven’t yet been… Continue reading
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Saving children…
‘How is Iraq?’ I am asked frequently. ‘Wow, it must be tough there’ Nobody, especially not me, expected a text message like this from one of my team the night before they were due back at work. It’s extremely rare that I’m speechless. This did it. Quite literally nothing prepared me for a hair transplant… Continue reading
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Hotel living
Like many of us, those at least who have proper priorities, coffee is a thing. I have a wonderful Gaggia coffee machine at home but it not exactly practical to travel with. I used to travel with a French Press, but it never hit the spot. Or hit too many spots if I didn’t pack… Continue reading
About Me
Leader, speaker, storyteller, feminist, body positivity activist living an intense, unapologetic life. I take space, I speak loudly, I call out bullshit. With courage, care, and deep empathy. I have spent my life making a positive difference to others through my work as a Humanitarian leader and now through my life experiences.
Life Changing Times 