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Archive for July 2021

Personal. Political. Powerhouse. Meet Lina Khalifeh from SheFighter!

By sisterfitdev | July 5, 2021

Words by Fatima Lee Garsi Photography by Keemya Parsa Meet Lina Khalifeh! I’ll always remember the first time Lina came into Sister Fit. When she saw me, her eyes widened in surprise. She wasn’t shy to tell me that she expected me to be a conserative looking Muslim woman from Pakistan. Instead, she was met…

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    Please donate to one of our community sponsors @sy Please donate to one of our community sponsors @syriancanadianfoundation for their tireless work and effort to resettle refugees from Syria and Afghanistan. They are an inclusive organization that does tremendous work in the community. Please follow their page and support them 🌹 Thank you so much @syriancanadianfoundation for supporting our upcoming event. #community #afghanistan #syria #refugees #support
    Our Special event with @hollayghadery is just THRE Our Special event with @hollayghadery is just THREE days away! We caught up with her to ask some “about you” questions: What’s your full name, how do you identify? Hollay Ahktar Ghadery she/her 2. Why is writing and talking about identity and mental health important to you? What does it do for you? Writing about and talking about mental health and identity is important to me because growing up, it didn’t seem like anyone was. A lot has changed, and I’m glad of that, but there’s still a lot of light to be shed on the intersections of mental illness and identity, particularly mixed-race identity. 3. What is your favourite go-to exercise when you're feeling anxious? HIIT (high intensity interval training) or running. There is another kind of anxiety, however, brought on by too much high-strung mental/physical activity, and I can tell when I’ve reached that point because it feels like there’s a pit in my throat. When I’m at this point, there’s nothing like walking therapy or stretching. 4. What everyday habits do you practice to maintain a wellness lifestyle? Sleep! I try to prioritize sleep since all my actions and inactions for the day depend on it. Also, getting outside in nature and drinking enough water. 5. What's your favourite food? Oof. Tough one. Persian food in general. Koobideh, tahdig, and ghormeh sabzi in particular. For sweet treats, my mom’s trifle and dark chocolate squares topped with dates and almond butter. Combine those with a square of saffron tea and I’m in heaven! ———————————— Register while you still can to connect with community leaders and deep parts of your own self. Click link in bio or DM! #mentalhealth #specialevent #deephealth #biracial #ocd #letstalk
    Here’s a message from one of our awesome sponsor Here’s a message from one of our awesome sponsors for our Pain to Power event on Saturday: At Axis, we are all about breaking the mold. In everything we do, we believe in challenging the status quo and challenging the template to ensure you move the way you did yesterday, tomorrow. We do this by thinking outside the box, getting creative, providing world class quality and experience; and establishing a lasting connection. We just happen to get you results along the way. Are you ready to refine the way you move? ——————————- They are an inclusive, welcoming award 🥇 winning clinic in Scarborough! Give them a follow @axis_toronto and mingle with one of their practitioners (@lotusliveslife) at our event! Thank you for helping our community thrive! #deephealth #chiropractic #physio #acupuncture #cupping #massage #sponsor #community #chinesemedicine #scarborough
    This collection of memories by @hollayghadery feel This collection of memories by @hollayghadery feels refreshingly relatable and familiar to me. Hollay comes from a Muslim, Iranian, and British background. She grew up in Ontario in the 80’s and 90’s and this map of fragmented intersecting identities pulled her in all directions. Hollay writes about her struggle with the cycle of binging, purging, cutting, and drinking with refreshing heart and clarity. In the raw and honest chapter, “Body Filler“ Hollay writes about her one-night trial in an escort-house. This was probably my favourite chapter; this exploration of an establishment for sex workers really showed the fragility of a young woman compelled to learn about herself and her own boundaries by walking right up to them. The clarity in which she writes about her experiences throughout the book removes shame and stigma surrounding mental illnesses. The experience of reading this book and learning about Hollay has impacted me personally. It’s compelled me to spend time thinking about my own deep health issues, and practice being able to articulate them. I saw Hollay do a reading six years ago and I always remembered her bold and beautiful writing style, as well as openness. I was thrilled when she accepted our invitation to speak and do a reading at our Pain to Power event on Dec 11th. All attendees will get a copy of FUSE, book signing, meet and greet with Hollay, and so much more. Register soon because our spots are very limited! Click the link our bio to register or DM! #fuse #mentalillness #muslim #biracial #specialevent #bodyimage #eatingdisorders #ocd
    The homophobia that took place when I opened Siste The homophobia that took place when I opened Sister Fit unearthed my childhood trauma. The rumours of me being a predator, murderer, a mysterious danger…etc would have not been so damaging if people would just stand up for me. But they did not. When I was a child I was severely humiliated in front of my older siblings for years and they did not stand up for me or protect me. My cutting, my eating disorder, my drug addictions, my disappearing for days as a teen could have left me dead. If I had died, it would have been my own fault according to my family. All I ever wanted was to feel safe and protected. That’s why I do what I do. I give to others what was never given to me. That gives me power. That is how I reconcile the failures of a beautiful mixed identity. I am not thriving yet but I am no longer in survival mode. I am giving my deep trauma purpose and meaning for a new impactful existence. In our Pain to Power event I will talk about how personal power for me lies in the nucleus of my deepest pain. Join us on December 11th for an intimate afternoon of some real talk, community + connection, delicious food, and so much more. Click the link in our bio to register. #kurdish #biracial #asian #taiwanese #muslim #middleeastern #culture #honourculture #neglect #homophobia #silence #eatingdisorders #bodyimage #addictions #empowerment
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