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Everything will be okay. An excerpt from my first book and a little love letter to my dad ❤️ Background music: Jacob and the Stone by Emile Mosseri Jumper: @guestinresidence

This week marks one year I’ve been without my beautiful mama and 22 years without my baba ❤️ Losing a parent comes with such unimaginable pain, at any age but for me, that pain feels especially intense when you are young because there are so many experiences that will have been stolen. I long for the past, the present and the future. I wish I could hug you both one more time. I wish I could show you my ceramics, I wish I could make you something, anything. I wish I could speak to you about HUG. I wish I could hear you call me by my name. I wish you could meet my new friends. I wish I could have taken you to Wimbledon mama. I wish baba could have known me past the age of 8. I wish he could have taught me how to drive. I remember him taking us to car parks at night to teach us to ride bikes. I remember him buying me and Mohammed our first tennis racquets. I remember he loved to make us laugh. I remember so much and I don’t ever want to forget, I just want to learn to be ok with remembering. Loving you and knowing that you loved me and were proud of me is what keeps me going and keeps me strong. I’m still learning to survive without you both by my side. At age 30 I feel like my life has yet to begin and yet I have to spend the rest of it without you both and that scares me. A lot of people assume grieving is just crying but it is so much more that. Its waking up at 3am in pain and not being able to go back to sleep. Its forgetting your keys, forgetting plans, forgetting to text people back. Its abandoning your food shopping. Its not speaking to anyone for days. Its thinking that you’re not good enough, its being scared that you’re bothering people. Its going to sleep at 8pm because you need a break from your thoughts. Thank you to everyone who has managed to make me smile and feel loved. It’s such a beautiful thing to make someone, anyone, feel loved. The world needs more care. As humans all we truly long for is to feel loved and I love to love. Love deeply, endlessly and selflessly. Yamine ❤️

December over the last few years ❤️

Syria on film, June-July ‘23 ❤️🎞️ I love you. Thank you for blessing me with my beautiful parents. I’m praying and hoping for so much good for the future of Syria #35mm #shotonfilm #analogphotography

A very special November 🥰❤️

I thought it was important for me address the racism I have faced since creating my in Arabic we say series for the sake of those enduring similar experiences in their daily lives that might find these books as healing as they are to me. I’m sending so much love and warmth to those who have lasting internal scars due to racism and those who have ever had to cope with racial discrimination ❤️ More details below about my books: Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Arabic language and culture with this ‘In Arabic We Say’ practice journal. Featuring 35 carefully curated translations, this journal offers a captivating journey into the nuances and expressions of the Arabic tongue. Whether you are a student, traveller, or simply an enthusiast of Arabic, this journal serves as an indispensable companion, allowing you to hone your skills and deepen your appreciation for this ancient and poetic language. The postcard edition is designed to be torn off and shared with loved ones; offering a delightful array of creative templates, from postcards and reminders to recipe sharing, film and book recommendations. My series is a heartfelt tribute to my beautiful late mother, Asmaa, and a celebration of the Arabic language. Each translation is accompanied by my film photographs, one of my favourite art forms. A poignant keepsake for language enthusiasts and those seeking to connect with their cultural roots, this journal serves as a touching reminder of the power of language to bridge connections and cultures; and honour cherished bonds.

Just a girl, in love with her books ❤️ Thank you all so much for your orders so far 🥰 Pre order is now open on my website and will end on 1st December for this first edition run :)

I’m so happy to finally reveal what I’ve been working on for the last few months. I created some very special products for you in celebration of my ‘in Arabic we say’ series ❤️ Pre order is now available on my website 🥰 More details below: Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Arabic language and culture with this ‘In Arabic We Say’ practice journal. Featuring 35 carefully curated translations, this journal offers a captivating journey into the nuances and expressions of the Arabic tongue. Whether you are a student, traveller, or simply an enthusiast of Arabic, this journal serves as an indispensable companion, allowing you to hone your skills and deepen your appreciation for this ancient and poetic language. The postcard edition is designed to be torn off and shared with loved ones; offering a delightful array of creative templates, from postcards and reminders to recipe sharing, film and book recommendations. My series is a heartfelt tribute to my beautiful late mother, Asmaa, and a celebration of the Arabic language. Each translation is accompanied by my film photographs, one of my favourite art forms. A poignant keepsake for language enthusiasts and those seeking to connect with their cultural roots, this journal serves as a touching reminder of the power of language to bridge connections and cultures; and honour cherished bonds.

It’s been a beautiful autumn so far 🥰❤️

Autumn in years gone by ❤️🥀

Tenderness with @homework.store 🤍 #stilllifephotography #productphotography #35mmphotography

Little corners of my home that bring me joy 🥰❤️