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Jen Campbell's avatar

Sumaya. Wow. I’m so moved by your story and hold curiosity for the unfolding depth, courage, hope and love that you will share with us. Yes to your bravery in offering your heart and truth here.

Sumaya Abuhaidar's avatar

I'm so grateful to be in your orbit and have you in mine, Jen. Thanks for being here!

Ruby Laemmel's avatar

I’m so excited to read and hear your amazing story. You are such a strong powerhouse! Happy to have you in my orbit 🫶🏼

Sumaya Abuhaidar's avatar

I'm excited to have you join me for this Ruby!! So glad you're here : )

Sara Foster's avatar

This story and your heart in the world are soooo needed. Thank you so much for inviting me along! I am looking forward to each new bit with eagerness! I am in awe at your fortitude… thank you for your bravery!

Sumaya Abuhaidar's avatar

Sara! I’m so happy you’re here! And thank you for the kind words❤️

Kimberly Warner's avatar

Beautiful, welcoming opening. Very much looking forward to this multi-media journey. I’m so glad you chose to share it through various media, as I think illness, and subsequently healing, need this kind of multi-faceted, omni-sensorial approach. When something breaks, we experience it on all levels, body mind and spirit. So it only seems natural that we let each of these facets speak through different artistic voices.

Sumaya Abuhaidar's avatar

Having just finished your beautiful memoir, and been deeply moved by it, I'm especially grateful for your kind comments support. And I'm touched and honored that you took the time to read this in the midst of the excitement and hubbub of your book launch!

Grief, My Greatest Love's avatar

So beautiful! I am so excited to read (listen) (absorb) (learn) (heal)! Love you girl.

Sumaya Abuhaidar's avatar

Thanks Amy! I'm so glad to have you beside me as I step into this crazy adventure : )

Brigitt Widmer's avatar

Sumaya,

What a privilege to travel on this path with you. ✨🙏🏼✨

Thank you for sharing these tender, powerful lessons in your amazing voice.

Sumaya Abuhaidar's avatar

Thank you Brigitt! I'm so glad to have you along for the wild, tender ride : )

Christina Stinchcomb's avatar

Hello my friend!!! Thank you for reaching out and for sharing your journey. You have been in my heart. I look forward to catching up 💙💕🐴

Sumaya Abuhaidar's avatar

I'm so very glad you're here, Chrsitina. What a delight to reconnect❤️

Chrissy Leonard's avatar

Thank you Sumaya for your bravery in sharing your story! I look forward to reading your words, seeing your art, learning about your journey. 💕

Sumaya Abuhaidar's avatar

Awww… That fills my heart Chrissy! Thank you❤️

Marina Prucha's avatar

Our stories help heal us as we put into words the struggles we go through in life. Thank you for inviting me to walk along your journey. I send healing energy and love. ♥️🙏

Sumaya Abuhaidar's avatar

Marina! I'm honored to have you with me!

Sending you so much love❤️

BJ's avatar

Ahh, Sumaya, you brilliant, brave, beautiful soul... I'm delighted to get a glimpse here of what you are sharing now. You've learned so much throughout this whole adventure. We readers/viewers are beyond fortunate to receive your gifts of introspection, elucidation, articulation and illumination. Shine on, my beloved friend! Shine on!

Sumaya Abuhaidar's avatar

So happy to be sharing this road with you BJ. We shine on together!❤️

Gloria Lybecker's avatar

Oh, Sumaya… reading this felt like being right beside you — heart to heart, remembering what it is to lose everything we thought we were, and slowly find the light again from within. Your words carry such tenderness and truth; they breathe hope into the places that once felt unreachable.

Thank you for your courage, for letting us witness your becoming. I feel your soul in every line — fierce, gentle, luminous. You remind me what it means to trust the mystery and let love remake us.

I love you. I’m walking with you. 💗

Gloria