So this is it! The moment I should’ve been waiting for: To be recognized for my success To be acknowledged for my perseverance To be awarded for my achievements Instead, that’s not how it feels right now! This is a moment of reinforcement & redemption: my premeditations were eloquently delivered, all the while my message was genuine to my character and my thoughts were never censored. This is where I feel I’ve succeeded. My deepest gratitude to Mrs. Mirna…..
Book Signing at Barnes & Noble in Westlake Village, CA. June 02, 2019. Westlake Village is where my kids were born and where they went to school. Barnes and Noble, Westlake, is where my kids explored the world of books, toys, and storytelling. It is where I meet my friends for a coffee, walk around lazily on Sunday afternoons grabbing books, feeling their pages between my fingers, and sneakily lifting them to take in the irresistible smell of fresh paper……
I must admit it was painful having to relive this dark childhood experience! It is one of many I had to go through, being born and raised in Lebanon during civil wars and invasions. Becoming a storyteller has helped me realize the importance of a story, let alone a real-life one, as well as its impact on raising awareness and bringing people together. Unheard LA – KPCC provides a stage for storytellers to share their life experiences that help make…..