I went on to live and work in Mumbai and then Shanghai. The vibrant Indian culture appealed to me and I continue to be enamored by it today (I am often told that I am an Indian born in a French body!)…
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Bahrain became one of the first countries in the Middle East to outlaw domestic violence. It is important to recognise that achievement, but also realise that there is more that communities can do. Ultimately, this is not a men’s issue or a women’s issue. It’s a community issue…
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In 1983, my husband joined me. He was employed at an exclusive Bahraini club and was well-regarded at work. Unfortunately, he died very suddenly in 1994…
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Initially, I was a labourer and it was grueling work. The long days in the heat were really tough…
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I've aimed to change my destiny through education…
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From old theatres to laneway bars, I walk the Yarra with boys and cars.
With double tongues, I watch bright lights, as I explore and devour the night…
Krishni spoke Arabic and French and English with her classmates. They snacked on dates and learned about sushi and exchanged sandwiches for lunch...
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My floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking the city street doesn't stop me boogie-ing alone in my underpants at home. Melbourne's ideals about acceptance, love and normalisation of a woman's body have helped me shrug off nakedness as no big deal...
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I imagine if you're not a third culture kid, the second of hesitation after the question "Where are you from?" must look a little misplaced.
I usually size up the person who's asking...
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