Bøger af Samra Habib

In the depths of a mother's heart resides a boundless love, capable of defying all odds and transcending any challenge. In this poignant memoir, we journey alongside a courageous mother as she navigates the extraordinary path of raising her special needs child. With unwavering devotion and unyielding resilience, she, along with the unbounded support of her partner, embraces the unique joys and hardships that accompany their journey. From celebrating small victories to battling adversity, they become a beacon of strength and an unwavering source of love for their child. Through her unwavering commitment, she not only discovers the depths of her own capacity for love but also teaches us all the true meaning of unconditional devotion and acceptance. In this remarkable story of infinite love, we witness the extraordinary power of a mother's heart and a father's unwavering love as it triumphs against all odds to create a life filled with endless possibilities.

How do you find yourself when the world tells you that you don't exist?Samra Habib has spent most of her life searching for the safety to be herself. As an Ahmadi Muslim growing up in Pakistan, she faced regular threats from Islamic extremists who believed the small, dynamic sect to be blasphemous. From her parents, she internalized the lesson that revealing her identity could put her in grave danger.When her family came to Canada as refugees, Samra encountered a whole new host of challenges: bullies, racism, the threat of poverty, and an arranged marriage. Backed into a corner, her need for a safe space--in which to grow and nurture her creative, feminist spirit--became dire. The men in her life wanted to police her, the women in her life had only shown her the example of pious obedience, and her body was a problem to be solved.So begins an exploration of faith, art, love, and queer sexuality, a journey that takes her to the far reaches of the globe to uncover a truth that was within her all along. A triumphant memoir of forgiveness and family, both chosen and not, We Have Always Been Here is a rallying cry for anyone who has ever felt out of place and a testament to the power of fearlessly inhabiting one's truest self.