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He Followed me to Mexico...
I’m sad to say, he followed me to Mexico. It was three weeks into the iddah period, the Islamic waiting period that comes after a spouse...
Nailah D
Jan 6, 20246 min read
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The Etiquettes of Divorce: Interview with Shaykh Jabir Tarin
Shaykh Jabir Tarin is a registered associate marriage and family therapist. He has served as a teacher at several Islamic institutions,...
AST Editor
Jun 18, 20231 min read
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Divorce Story: Interview with Shairitbi Janjirker
Shairitbi Janjirker - mother of four, grandmother of seven, in her third marriage - shares her beautiful story of grief, loss, hope and...
AST Editor
Jun 18, 20231 min read
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Rediscovering and Resourcing Me After Divorce
Grief > Transition > Growth Sumaya Jeeva entered into 2020 fresh off the heels of a painful divorce. As she navigated lockdown, she also...

Sumaya
Jun 3, 20231 min read
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Winter Sun
I found my old Toshiba laptop, discovered a video you took. We were only six months married. I stood by the window, the winter sun white...

Ayah
May 22, 20231 min read
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Interview with Naimah Abraham, Author of In the Belly of The Whale: Year 2020
In this interview, we speak to Naimah Abraham, author of In the Belly of The Whale: Year 2020: Divorce, Covid-19 and Black Lives Matter....
AST Editor
Mar 14, 20231 min read
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Interview with Anika Munshi, Therapist: Emotionally Immature Parents
To contact Anika: Facebook and IG @sukooncircles People can email her directly at anika@sukooncircles.com
AST Editor
Mar 14, 20231 min read
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Connecting with Lisa: Episode 2: OFNR
In our second episode Lisa gives an overview of the four step process of Nonviolent Communication: Observation Feelings Needs Requests...
AST Editor
Mar 14, 20231 min read
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Connecting with Lisa: Episode 1: Intro to NVC (non-violent communication)
Lisa e is a certified holistic life coach, and a Nonviolent Communication trainer candidate. In her coaching practice she combines...
AST Editor
Mar 14, 20231 min read
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Interview with Rosy Arpa: Divorce Story
Rosy Arpa is an academic and researcher based in New York. She has a PhD in Islamic Studies and has written widely in academic...
AST Editor
Mar 14, 20231 min read
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My Wedding Ring
For a third of my life, you were with me You accompanied me Always there Close Wrapped around my finger Rock solid I expected to grieve I...
Naimah Abraham
Feb 8, 20232 min read
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What is NVC (Non-Violent Communication)? Part II - Interview with Jamil Popatia
Jamil is a Certified Trainer in Vancouver, British Columbia. His daily work centres on his role as a Family/Clinical Counsellor, but...
Sumaya Jeeva
Feb 6, 20231 min read
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Self-esteem - Interview with Therapist Anika Munshi, Therapist (Part II)
In the second part of our series on self-esteem, therapist, Anika Munshi, continues to discuss identity, self- esteem, and offers tips on...
AST Editor
Jan 19, 20231 min read
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Self-esteem - Interview with Therapist Anika Munshi, Therapist (Part I)
Here Anika Munshi discusses identity, self- esteem, narcissism, and boundary setting. In Part 2, she continues to discuss how one may...
Sumaya Jeeva
Jan 19, 20231 min read
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What is NVC (Non-Violent Communication)? Part I - Interview with Jamil Popatia
Jamil is a Certified Trainer in Vancouver, British Columbia. His daily work centres on his role as a Family/Clinical Counsellor, but...
Sumaya Jeeva
Jan 19, 20231 min read
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Interview with Sanaa Subhani: Founder and Executive Director of Wasilah Connections
Wasilah's mission is to provide a holistic support for individuals facing mental, emotional, financial and personal challenges by,...
Sumaya Jeeva
Dec 26, 20221 min read
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Looking at Divorce Through the Lens of the Sirah: Interview with Shaykha Shaista Maqbool
Shaykha Shaista Maqbool looks at divorce through the lens of the sirah of Rasulullah (SAW). Shaykha Shaista spent ten years in Damascus,...
Sumaya Jeeva
Dec 15, 20221 min read
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Interview with Maajedah Meer: Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) Practitioner
Maajidah Meer has been through her own healing journey via various modalities of self work over several decades and has been is a Trauma...
Sumaya Jeeva
Nov 15, 20221 min read
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Interview with Iman Boundaoui, Somatic Healer
Iman Nacer Boundaoui is a somatic practitioner and facilitator with a deep commitment to working with individuals and communities to heal...
Sumaya Jeeva
Oct 20, 20221 min read
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