Nadin Jallad

I get a little less awkward & a little more quirky the more I write.

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Nadin Jallad

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This Eid Is Different, But We Must Celebrate It Anyway

I love Eid. And Eid doesn’t really come with a tree or a set of lights that can dangle in any room and cuddle you up in its sentiment no matter where you are. It’s just a feeling that encircles you.

We Need To Change The Way We Talk About Death

I would like to believe that death does not necessarily equate to loss.

This Is What My Accent Says About Me

My accent is a blend. Like a Medium roast, Middle eastern, West European, North American blend.

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Call Just Anyone Your ‘Friend’

Treasure the word. Use it only when you mean it. Because friends — the friends that I mean — are irreplaceable.

This Is For Everyone Who Doesn’t Fit Into Society’s Expectations

Society is the uninvited guest who wants to count our steps on a track.

Living With Bittersweet Tangerines

You are living your story.

Let Your Love Be Raw And Imperfect

Love is crazy. It is messy and disordered. It has no rules.