Status Updates From Hafsa's Way

“Amma said marriage changes people. But does it have to break the bond of sisterhood?”

Relatable 😭

‘...I press my hand against the railing, lean forward, and shout, “Her water bucket is still dirty!”

The man’s head jerks up. He sees me, then frowns. “Is taking care of the animals here your job? Or is it mine?”

“If it’s your job, you should do it better.”’

Lmao get em, Hafsa!!

I didn't read the entire summary so now the wrong program plot twist has me shooketh lmao

‘Dadi pats my hands. “Truth be told, I would have enjoyed an education. The gift of knowledge is one that ripples beyond oneself, and it pays off in dividends. I think it’s wonderful you dream so big.”

“Not when her dreaming causes everyone in this family headaches,” my mother replies.’

Bro I can't deal

‘...How many times can I tell her I don’t want to get married?

“Time flies, my love,” my mother continues. “Shabnam’s not that much older than you.”

“I’m definitely not getting married at eighteen!”

“Now, really! What’s wrong with that?” she retorts. “I was married at that age.”’

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‘“This is different than getting a new pair of shoes for Eid or even riding my bike around town—and you know how hard it was to convince my father that it was okay for a girl to be on a bike....”’

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This is giving me all the growing up in the tropics feels!

Enjoying the corrosive of women and girls in Pakistan and the gender roles that shape society. Interested to see what happens with the rest.

Quick little audio free from Libro.fm. Definitely loved Amal Unbound!