I see you. I see you donning a hijab, skillfully weaving your daily life around five sacred prayers. I see you embracing a tranquil existence while honoring the tenets of your faith. I see you nurturing your family, toiling tirelessly, and striving to provide the best for your loved ones.
I remember the fear you felt when our school reopened after September 11, 2001. You hesitated to send your child back until we visited your home, reassuring you that your child was valued in our community and would be safe with us.
Today, I see you fleeing a harrowing reality that is beyond my comprehension, desperately seeking a way to shield your children from unspeakable horror. You are leaving behind everything familiar, the only home you’ve ever known. The circumstances you face as you escape are dire, yet you know they are better than the suffering you endured before. You are a mother, just like me, who would sacrifice everything for your children.
I see you searching for a sanctuary, fully aware of the overwhelming bureaucratic hurdles that lie ahead. You also understand the backlash and discrimination from those who wish to close their borders out of fear—fear that a few among you might wish to harm the innocent. But you are one of the innocent. And I see you.
Do you see me? Do you notice my light skin, the book of faith on my shelf, the lifestyle I lead in the West, and the resemblance I have to those who have committed atrocities in the name of religion? I could easily blend in at one of their rallies. I recognize this truth, yet I am not one of them. Their beliefs clash with everything I hold dear, and I stand in opposition to those actions. Do you see me?
You may originate from the same lands as those who wreak havoc and chaos. You may don similar garments and uphold identical daily practices. But you are not part of that violence. I know this. You are fleeing from it. My heart, as a mother, aches for your heart as a mother.
I know that’s not who you are. I see you, and I hope that one day, you will see me too. If you wish to learn more about the journeys of families like yours, check out this informative blog post here. And if you’re exploring options for home insemination, consider looking at Cryobaby for reliable syringe kits. For further insights into pregnancy and home insemination, visit Progyny’s blog.
In summary, I stand with you in solidarity, recognizing our shared experience as mothers. Together, we navigate a world filled with challenges and hope for a brighter future.
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