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     Reply #90 - January 07, 2014, 09:40 PM
    Thank you, Jedi! All of your comments and feedback is really encouraging.
    "Work without hope draws nectar in a sieve, and hope without an object cannot live." -Coleridge

    http://sinofgreed.wordpress.com/
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     Reply #91 - January 07, 2014, 09:56 PM
    Quote from: movingfeet on January 07, 2014, 09:21 PM
    What about their relationship interests you?


    I don't know exactly. I guess it's because in my ignorance I assumed marriages like theirs (from what little I know of it based on your writing) just don't take place that often here. Especially considering that she's American. There are so many values from Western culture that I've grown up with and live by now, but I still struggle with the regressive values of Islam and Somali culture, I just never thought that an American born woman would, too, and find herself in a marriage with a man like your father and stay as long as she did? Maybe I'm not explaining myself well. I hope I made sense. cool2 I guess when you hear a lot about abusive Muslim men in the media they begin to feel more and more like a stereotype and not real. That's why their relationship interests me. You're charting all of the changes and how they went from the couple in love who got married to where they are now. They feel real. Which is terrifying.
    "so now, if you leave (Allahu A?lam is you already have) what will u do??? go out and show ur body to all the men??? sleep with countless men?? maashaAllah if you think think this is freedom or womens right then may Allah guide you to that which is correct."
  • The Sin Of Greed
     Reply #92 - January 07, 2014, 10:01 PM
    I understand. It's kind of like how people don't think that the stuff you went through in Islamic school goes on in the US, but it does every day. I think that's why it's important for us to tell our stories.
    "Work without hope draws nectar in a sieve, and hope without an object cannot live." -Coleridge

    http://sinofgreed.wordpress.com/
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     Reply #93 - January 07, 2014, 10:07 PM
    Oh, definitely! I've been reading so many blogs ever since I've left Islam and the whole thing has left me feeling sad. Just a year ago I was thinking anyone who said "Muslim women are oppressed/forced to wear hijab" were Islamophobic/making a big deal out of a few occurrences. But what it really was was that I didn't want to think that people were capable of this. I didn't want to make a big deal out of the things that happened to me. I assumed that by being Western, I (or anyone else growing up here) couldn't be oppressed. I'm learning everyday how wrong I was.

    Thank you for writing your blog. Smiley
    "so now, if you leave (Allahu A?lam is you already have) what will u do??? go out and show ur body to all the men??? sleep with countless men?? maashaAllah if you think think this is freedom or womens right then may Allah guide you to that which is correct."
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     Reply #94 - January 07, 2014, 10:14 PM
    Oppression when it's common place is so hard to pick up on because you don't think anything is wrong. I went through the same thing until I broke the silence imposed on me by family. Went talking to other people about the home situation and they told me how bad it was just by their reactions.

    Thank you for sharing yours too.
    "Work without hope draws nectar in a sieve, and hope without an object cannot live." -Coleridge

    http://sinofgreed.wordpress.com/
  • The Sin Of Greed
     Reply #95 - January 07, 2014, 10:19 PM
    Quote from: movingfeet on January 07, 2014, 09:40 PM
    Thank you, Jedi! All of your comments and feedback is really encouraging.


    If I feel it I say it... far away hug
    No free mixing of the sexes is permitted on these forums or via PM or the various chat groups that are operating.

    Women must write modestly and all men must lower their case.

    http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?425649-Have-some-Hayaa-%28modesty-shame%29-people!
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     Reply #96 - January 07, 2014, 10:34 PM
     far away hug
    "Work without hope draws nectar in a sieve, and hope without an object cannot live." -Coleridge

    http://sinofgreed.wordpress.com/
  • The Sin Of Greed
     Reply #97 - January 08, 2014, 01:36 AM
    Left it hanging in the middle and the end that time. Nice touch.
    Don't let Hitler have the street.
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     Reply #98 - January 09, 2014, 08:19 PM
    Smiley I think I am doing it intentionally more and more.

    Part 23 http://sinofgreed.wordpress.com/2014/01/09/part-23/
    "Work without hope draws nectar in a sieve, and hope without an object cannot live." -Coleridge

    http://sinofgreed.wordpress.com/
  • The Sin Of Greed
     Reply #99 - January 09, 2014, 08:45 PM
    That was a great read.  Afro Your school sounds gigantic. 1000 kids? In the freshman class alone? I think when I graduated, there were only seven kids in my class. Can't wait for more.
    "so now, if you leave (Allahu A?lam is you already have) what will u do??? go out and show ur body to all the men??? sleep with countless men?? maashaAllah if you think think this is freedom or womens right then may Allah guide you to that which is correct."
  • The Sin Of Greed
     Reply #100 - January 09, 2014, 09:50 PM
    It was so huge that you could go through all of high school without ever being noticed once. I think you'll find Gloria to be interesting!
    "Work without hope draws nectar in a sieve, and hope without an object cannot live." -Coleridge

    http://sinofgreed.wordpress.com/
  • The Sin Of Greed
     Reply #101 - January 09, 2014, 10:21 PM
    Regular rapes in the basement?

    Girl, your blog has it all!

     Afro
    No free mixing of the sexes is permitted on these forums or via PM or the various chat groups that are operating.

    Women must write modestly and all men must lower their case.

    http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?425649-Have-some-Hayaa-%28modesty-shame%29-people!
  • The Sin Of Greed
     Reply #102 - January 09, 2014, 10:56 PM
    There will be witches soon.  Wink
    "Work without hope draws nectar in a sieve, and hope without an object cannot live." -Coleridge

    http://sinofgreed.wordpress.com/
  • The Sin Of Greed
     Reply #103 - January 10, 2014, 04:10 AM
    Witches! I despair! I am hanging!
    My school was 1500 students. Clean bathrooms, and a close personal relationship with the dean, principal, hall monitors, and school board got me though.
    I was nominated for early university, too.
    But was not approved. No early university, no scholarship. No scholarship, no university. Hello, life.
    Don't let Hitler have the street.
  • The Sin Of Greed
     Reply #104 - January 10, 2014, 01:06 PM
    It always amazes me when people talk about how small numbers they had in school. I guess I am just used to the inner city schools with tons of kids in them. You only stood out if you were the worst of the bunch or the best of the bunch.
    "Work without hope draws nectar in a sieve, and hope without an object cannot live." -Coleridge

    http://sinofgreed.wordpress.com/
  • The Sin Of Greed
     Reply #105 - January 10, 2014, 02:53 PM
    Ah, I wish I went to public school. It always sounds so exciting. And big.
    "so now, if you leave (Allahu A?lam is you already have) what will u do??? go out and show ur body to all the men??? sleep with countless men?? maashaAllah if you think think this is freedom or womens right then may Allah guide you to that which is correct."
  • The Sin Of Greed
     Reply #106 - January 10, 2014, 02:58 PM
    Just a question to Ex Hijabi. Is that quote real, and who said it to whom?  Huh?
    "The healthiest people I know are those who are the first to label themselves fucked up." - three
  • The Sin Of Greed
     Reply #107 - January 10, 2014, 03:15 PM
    In my signature? Somebody posted it on my blog. grin12 I think he/she thought it would have me running back to Islam or at the very least feeling shame.
    "so now, if you leave (Allahu A?lam is you already have) what will u do??? go out and show ur body to all the men??? sleep with countless men?? maashaAllah if you think think this is freedom or womens right then may Allah guide you to that which is correct."
  • The Sin Of Greed
     Reply #108 - January 10, 2014, 03:30 PM
    Glad it didn't affect you. Been told that before myself. It's ridiculous.

    Is your college big?
    "Work without hope draws nectar in a sieve, and hope without an object cannot live." -Coleridge

    http://sinofgreed.wordpress.com/
  • The Sin Of Greed
     Reply #109 - January 10, 2014, 03:36 PM
    I love how that's the first thing people assume Ex Muslim women will do - go naked and sleep with everyone!  Cheesy

    Not really, pretty small by college standards but huuuuge compared to my old school. Only bad thing is that I go to school with a lot of people I knew from high school. I still have to pretend to pray and all that. No fun.  Tongue
    "so now, if you leave (Allahu A?lam is you already have) what will u do??? go out and show ur body to all the men??? sleep with countless men?? maashaAllah if you think think this is freedom or womens right then may Allah guide you to that which is correct."
  • The Sin Of Greed
     Reply #110 - January 10, 2014, 03:51 PM
    lol well I did go naked. Eventually. I think the taboo on nakedness is stupid.

    Anyway. That sucks. Maybe when you're more confident you can apply to a university far away and dorm.
    "Work without hope draws nectar in a sieve, and hope without an object cannot live." -Coleridge

    http://sinofgreed.wordpress.com/
  • The Sin Of Greed
     Reply #111 - January 10, 2014, 09:47 PM
    It really is. I have yet to understand what the obsession is with female sexuality.  Roll Eyes

    When I was first applying for school, I was intending to go out-of-state, but my parents pretty much banned for doing so. The cost would have been too much. I'm alright where I am right now. My friends are great people. I just can't wait to leave and take my hijab off for good. I can't remember the last time I did and I can't imagine how wonderful that'll feel. Lately I've been thinking about what I'll do with my hair once I've de-jabbed. Even thinking about it gets me excited.
    "so now, if you leave (Allahu A?lam is you already have) what will u do??? go out and show ur body to all the men??? sleep with countless men?? maashaAllah if you think think this is freedom or womens right then may Allah guide you to that which is correct."
  • The Sin Of Greed
     Reply #112 - January 10, 2014, 10:00 PM
    It's all about control.

    Understood about the schooling. Maybe you could try dyeing it. That was fun my first time.
    "Work without hope draws nectar in a sieve, and hope without an object cannot live." -Coleridge

    http://sinofgreed.wordpress.com/
  • The Sin Of Greed
     Reply #113 - January 11, 2014, 05:39 PM
    Part 24 http://sinofgreed.wordpress.com/2014/01/11/part-24/
    "Work without hope draws nectar in a sieve, and hope without an object cannot live." -Coleridge

    http://sinofgreed.wordpress.com/
  • The Sin Of Greed
     Reply #114 - January 11, 2014, 06:20 PM
    Now that, that is See The Kid Run, for content. I am resigning myself to the wait.
    Don't let Hitler have the street.
  • The Sin Of Greed
     Reply #115 - January 11, 2014, 06:37 PM
    I don't know who started THIS THREAD but there is "NO SIN OF GREED"., it is the sin of god that created sin of greed...
    Do not let silence become your legacy.. Question everything   
    I renounced my faith to become a kafir, 
    the beloved betrayed me and turned in to  a Muslim     
  • The Sin Of Greed
     Reply #116 - January 11, 2014, 07:09 PM
    Quote from: three on January 11, 2014, 06:20 PM
    Now that, that is See The Kid Run, for content. I am resigning myself to the wait.


    Had to look that book up. It looks really fascinating.
    "Work without hope draws nectar in a sieve, and hope without an object cannot live." -Coleridge

    http://sinofgreed.wordpress.com/
  • The Sin Of Greed
     Reply #117 - January 11, 2014, 07:39 PM
    I read that book when I was a child. That is when I fell in love with real life in print, though it is fiction.
    Don't let Hitler have the street.
  • The Sin Of Greed
     Reply #118 - January 11, 2014, 07:53 PM
    For me it was a book by Sapphire. Her book called Push was left in a locker and I read it, then returned it.
    "Work without hope draws nectar in a sieve, and hope without an object cannot live." -Coleridge

    http://sinofgreed.wordpress.com/
  • The Sin Of Greed
     Reply #119 - January 11, 2014, 08:27 PM
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    My father had taught me that whatever goes on at home, we keep in the family. You don’t depend on anyone or trust anyone other than family.  It was a vow of silence that I took seriously for a long time.


    Oh, I relate to this so much! My parents said this constantly.  Roll Eyes

    Anyway, you were right! I really like Gloria. She is the type of friend you need in high school, I think. One that widens your horizons rather than cosigning on all of your life stories. Anyway, she's the type of person I've always wanted to know. Can't wait for more.  dance
    "so now, if you leave (Allahu A?lam is you already have) what will u do??? go out and show ur body to all the men??? sleep with countless men?? maashaAllah if you think think this is freedom or womens right then may Allah guide you to that which is correct."
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