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Ashna Shareff: 06.24.2012
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Jun 27, 2012. Victims of a 17th century mentality. A female village dweller. She is a little girl, in the body of a woman. I grew up; I finished my university course just months ago. I have accomplished a number of my childhood dreams. Yet many of those who shared their dreams with me on that very same road did not. Time and fate detached me from many people. Among them, when I moved to Sulaymania with my family, was Hozan, a daughter of my father’s cousin. Hozan was only 13 back then. I left Hozan that ...
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Ashna Shareff: Celebrate your achievements
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Feb 6, 2014. I was sent to school when I was five, I was pretty young and I have had a really hard time at school. Like many kids, first year of school was terrifying to me, the environment, experience, everything was so new and I just wanted to fit in. I don't remember every detail about my first year, but I do remember one particular day very well. Guess what she did? She walked towards me, and slapped me hard on the face. Yes, can you believe that? I ironic, I know). But, years passed, and instead I m...
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Ashna Shareff: 01.22.2012
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Jan 22, 2012. They want me to believe that everything in my life is about them and nothing is about I. Imagine how it feels to be surrounded by many, yet to be secluded and lonely. Imagine how it feels to be silent, when a voice in your heart shouts a hundred words, yet still heard by none. I invite you to imagine all this happening to you while going through this journey. This recalls a story that many young Kurdish girls share in common. I want to be “I”, just a woman, simply a human.
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Ashna Shareff: 09.11.2011
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Sep 14, 2011. Together, We Stand as One. 2482011 marked a history in my life. It was the day when people in Hawler (Erbil) Capital of Kurdistan decided to break the silence and marched to Aankawa, where the Turkish Consulate General is to support their Kurdish Brothers and sisters on the borders. Just a few days ago, we heard on news that Seven Civilians were murdered near Qandil Mountain while they were trying to escape from Turkish air raids in the area. It was indeed a heartbreaking news for all of us.
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Ashna Shareff: Because every life matters
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Jan 14, 2014. Because every life matters. I was supposed to blog about this long ago, but I guess I was too lazy to share. I have decided (after submission of my thesis) to dedicate more time for writing and blogging. I know I have been focusing on tragic stories a lot on this blog, but from now on I'll be sharing more exciting stuff. And I have a good feeling that exciting things are awaiting me this year! Anyways, to start of let's together go through one of the most exciting journeys of my life. :).
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Ashna Shareff: 04.29.2012
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May 1, 2012. The Voice Behind the Walls. At the end, I was able to answer the vaguest question I had during my childhood. When I was a child, there were a lot of things I couldn't understand and like any other child, I was always wondering about them. I had million questions in my mind that I either didn't have someone to answer them for me or I was anxious to ask. I never knew how she might have felt that day; I was too young to feel her pain. But now when I think about her, I know how it felt. While sh...
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Ashna Shareff: World's one of the oldest heritage sites
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Jan 2, 2014. World's one of the oldest heritage sites. Since I am home currently, basically doing nothing but writing my MA Thesis which hopefully I will be handing it on February 1st, I felt like coming to my blog and just writing a random post. I usually like spending time watching. Sunset, and sometimes I just look at the stars and talk to the moon when I feel like taking a break (especially when I am supposed to study). But, this time I decided to blog instead and share with you. Just enjoy. :).
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Ashna Shareff: 12.11.2011
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Dec 12, 2011. Another Fallen And Flying Leaf of My Tree. A few weeks ago, while I was outdoor swinging right facing my house, I was looking at the heaven right in front of my eyes. It was the view of the trees, the leaves flying in the air, the cold breeze hitting against my cheeks, the sound of the light thunder, it was the yellow world that I was living in at that day. That we look so much alike! There are moments when we are lost and on our own, yet we need to remember there is One, beyond everyone an...
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Ashna Shareff: 07.01.2012
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Jul 5, 2012. Together, we walked towards their dreams. And this is how I spent 4th of July. Breakfast: Since as usual I woke up late in the morning and I was very excited about the trip, I didn't get the chance to have breakfast at home or even make a sandwich for myself. lucky me digging in my bag, I found this biscuit, and it served me just well. Early in the morning in the car, having my so called "breakfast". Writing my column: The next move was writing my column for Kurdistan Tribune. On the way to ...
