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Sep 2Liked by Amal Kiswani

This is so beautifully written and is just so..raw and vulnerable. As a hopeless romantic myself who plans weddings for every guy I remotely like I can understand this so well. I've also lived in Saudi for 10 years so a lot of the atmosphere you described was so real and felt familiar. I love this so much and I'm hoping the best for you. You know how to articulate your thoughts into writing perfectly and that's a gift no man can compare to. Thank you for this ♡

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Sep 2·edited Sep 2Author

Mahi, thank you so much for reading and leaving this comment. You made my day!

Above all I'm so glad I reached an audience based in (or that has experienced) the Middle East because I definitely worry about relatability since... living here can have specific connotations and cultural ideals. I can't say I'm glad you related (this experience sucks), but so glad to have you around. I'd love to visit Saudi one day.

Take care!!

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Sep 2Liked by Amal Kiswani

Ofc I totally relate to this. I write a lot about being away from home and homesickness and the cultural expectations and all that so I also definitely worry that I will not reach the target audience. I'm so glad I found this because it's so captivating and I'm excited to read more from you. ♡

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I'm excited to explore your work, I feel like I would feel so seen! So glad we crossed paths on the ether 💖

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this was such a well-written, atmospheric window into your beautiful poetic life. you have me so emotionally invested, i am rooting for you!! every turn in your life has turned into this gorgeous poetry and i am so eager to read more!!

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Wow! Thank you so much Whitney this means so much to me <333 Sooo glad you enjoyed it!

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Aug 26Liked by Amal Kiswani

I loved everything about this🥹 love your writing style it’s truly amazing

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Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. <3

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Nov 11Liked by Amal Kiswani

Oh I have an exam tomorrow and I was in the middle of preparing for it, but I could not resist reading this, you’re so brave!!!

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Thank you so much for reading! Good luck on your exam! <3

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Nov 11Liked by Amal Kiswani

I love this ❤️ that title alone had me hooked, like it was speaking to something i hadn’t put into words yet

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Thank you so much <3

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Nov 7Liked by Amal Kiswani

Loved this Amal 🫶

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Thank you <3

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now i can pretend that i know you even better ! 😂

i cant tell if you understand how (truly) fortunate you are or not…🤔

(i hope you can tell)

enjoy yore freedom(s) 💙

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You probably already know me very well! Thank you for reading Seamus! <3

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I felt this in my soul 🥹🥹 sending you lots of love and hugs Amal <33

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Sending you so much love back, thank you for reading <3

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Oct 6Liked by Amal Kiswani

ohhh Amal! You came into my mind and perfectly worded what’s going on. I love this and I love you💗

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Thank you so so much, sending you all the love <3

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Sep 24Liked by Amal Kiswani

It’s literally 2 am rn where I’m from. I can’t stop reading your essays. I feel so seen 🥹🥹 you have such an articulate way to convey intricate feelings

May God bless you

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Hi Hanae! That makes me feel so soft inside. Thank you for reading. So much love to you <3

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this was such a beautiful piece, I was completely mesmerised all throughout!

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Thank you so so much <3

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my first time reading your essay, & to say I'm stunned. The writing and feelings of womanhood are so intricate. I resonated it deeply, every word of it. Thank you fir sharing your introspection to this beautiful space. Fi amanillah Amal ♡

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Thank you so much for your comment and for taking the time to read it. I am so glad to hear that you resonated with this piece that is so close to my heart <3

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Another great one. You have so much heart, it always shows through.

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Thank you so so much <3

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Sep 11Liked by Amal Kiswani

Amal you’re an incredible writer

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Thank you 🥹💖

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Sep 11Liked by Amal Kiswani

As someone who was born and grew up in a muslim country, I understand your story truly. Even though I wasn’t expected to be married, there are so many stories like yours that I’ve heard and witnessed. 🤎

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Thank you for reading; sending you so so much love! <3

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Sep 8Liked by Amal Kiswani

you’re an incredible, incredible writer! i loved reading every bit of it and i especially loved the ending. more power to you <3

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Thank you so much that means a lot <3 I appreciate it!

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