“It’s selfish and horrible, but in this terrible moment, all I want is to be a plain old American teenager. Who can simply mourn without fear. Who doesn’t share last names with a suicide bomber. Who goes to dances and… — Samira Ahmed Copy Share Image
“My body remembers what part of my mind wants to forget—because there are times when I struggle to reconcile what I gave up to be here, in this very moment, despite how much I wanted it. How much I do… — Samira Ahmed Copy Share Image
“It’s selfish and horrible, but in this terrible moment, all I want is to be a plain old American teenager. Who can simply mourn… — Samira Ahmed Copy Share Image
“One thing I’ve learned: people love a camera, and when I’m filming, they see it, not me, so whenever I need to, I can… — Samira Ahmed Copy Share Image
“I wouldn't admit this to anyone, not even Hina; I can barely even think it when I'm alone, but there are moments when I… — Samira Ahmed Copy Share Image
“The vows are simple, the same kind of pledges I've heard at weddings of every faith. Except at the end, there is no kiss.… — Samira Ahmed Copy Share Image
“These terrorists are the antithesis of Islam. They’re not Muslim. Violence has no place in religion, and the terrorists are responsible for their own… — Samira Ahmed Copy Share Image
“My body remembers what part of my mind wants to forget—because there are times when I struggle to reconcile what I gave up to… — Samira Ahmed Copy Share Image
