Hope was dying. Her bruise was soul-deep. An existence that was mutilated by an open-house of attackers. She was stabbed by hypocrites, kicked by liars, slapped by the wretched. Her life begged for release. One drop of blood after another, she lost herself. How can you fix a soul when there’s no blood left? And … More Wednesday Wiseness: When Hope met Faith…
This is not the story of a helpless woman who fled from her country, Pakistan, because of accusations of adultery and attempts on her life. It’s not about how 65-year-old Jamila Bibi could not put her trust in the legal system in Pakistan. This is the story of how even after she escaped certain, violent, … More Jamila Bibi , I am sorry you had to leave Canada (on deportation, honor killings and human rights)
Hand-me-down a tattered shirt, but don’t give me clothed ego Hand-me-down a game of scrabble, but don’t give me a black vs. white checkers board Hand-me-down a stuffed toy, but don’t give me frail humanity Hand-me-down a soothing song, but don’t give me a tune gone wrong Hand-me-down a cautious word, but don’t give me … More Wednesday Wiseness: But don’t give me leftovers
Imagine being accused for something you didn’t do. Not something trivial like breaking a traffic signal. Think farther, think the worst. Rape. Murder. Imagine rotting in prison for thirty years for it. Now stop imagining because it’s all real. This is not a movie plot. It has happened to real people. There’s a lot to … More If mentally challenged means having unlimited faith, then Henry McCollum is better than us
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