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Author: Leila Mustafa

Finding Freedom In Frugality

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Before I knew it, I had an abundance of debt. An overwhelming, unrealistic amount of debt. A debt that had enough 0’s it seemed to belong to Oprah. But it was all mine.

Leila Mustafa September 16, 2019 Relationships & Community, Work & Money

Stories Kept, Stories Told

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At 25, I realize my father hasn’t met anyone of significance in my life, just these constant fictitious characters in the stories that helped me feel American.

Leila Mustafa February 6, 2019 Culture & Media

I Am A Silk Worm and You Are A Metal

a silkworm sitting on a mulberry leaf
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One week ago I crawled onto a mulberry leaf A space where there was sunlight and I would […]

Leila Mustafa June 1, 2017 Poetry

I Am A Warrior

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I continue to hang out with my rapist and I don’t know why. When he texts me, I […]

Leila Mustafa April 26, 2017 Relationships & Community, Social Issues & Politics
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