“Amma, why do we associate women with love and heartbreak?” my 13-year-old self asked my mother, the reason I know my language. “Because they’re very soft, and they know how to love,” she replied, braiding my hair for school. I had more questions, but she hurried us all to school before I could ask them. […]
Author Archives: Aleezeh Fatima
Aleezeh Fatima is a pharmacist-turned-journalist based in Karachi. Her work focuses on the beats of climate, displacement, migration, health, and human rights. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find her immersed in a good book or sharing a laugh with friends at the nearest coffee shop.
