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2 Nov

Salma’s story

Salma, 38 years old, Syrian Married, no children Homemaker   “The group of women with me and I felt at ease, welcomed, and embraced from the first sessions. The sessions happened every Tuesday, and I would look forward to them to have a space for myself, to vent and escape the banality of life. Once, […]

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16 Oct

Nagham’s story

Nagham, 20 years old, Syrian Single, no children Sales assistant in a clothing store   “Exercises, like “expert lecture” where we stand in front of a group and pretend to be experts, helped me realise that it is me who is an expert on my own life, on myself, and not anyone else. My opinions […]

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23 May

Suad’s story

Suad, 46 years old, Syrian Widowed, Mother of four Seamstress   “My mental health deteriorated, I would get angry and black out, hurt myself. I tried to throw myself out of the window a few times. I started to get worried that I would hurt others in my family, not just myself. I tried to […]

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23 May

Inaya’s story

Inaya, 34 years old, Syrian Married, Mother of eight Homemaker   “Everything in the world can be overcome, war, poverty, displacement, we are strong enough to face many difficulties. But when your own body is not well, it causes many doubts and fears.”   “The only thing I can really say to myself and other […]

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9 Jan

Hiba’s story

Hiba, 32 years old, Syrian Married, Mother of three Housewife   “I can be my own therapist now, I can calm myself down and control my emotions to not harm myself or others. I am happy to have had this chance and hope to do the Intisar Foundation’s drama therapy programme again.”   My name […]

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9 Jan

Najwa’s story

Najwa, 35 years old, Syrian Widowed, Mother of eight Housewife   “The only place in the world where I could speak about my issues without fear or shame were the Intisar Foundation drama therapy sessions. Even if only once a week, I would leave the house as one person and come back as another. I […]

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10 Oct

El Shamiyah’s story

El Shamiyah, 55 years old, Syrian Widowed, Mother of eleven Homemaker   “Everything about the Intisar Foundation programme was unique – the music, the dance, the talking, the ability to explore our social circle safely. I felt I was able to release the anger inside me as the sessions went on. The programme gave me […]

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10 Oct

Warde’s story

Warde, 47 years old, Syrian Married, Mother of five Homemaker and small business owner   “ I decided to join the Intisar Foundation drama therapy programme in order to make some changes in my routine. At first, the programme felt like a fun, entertaining activity to do with a group of nice women, but as […]

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30 Jun

Jana’s story

Jana, 35, Syrian Widow, Mother of five Homemaker   “ The Intisar Foundation drama therapy programme made me stronger. The facilitator would lead us through the sessions, telling us that we are, indeed, strong people. I found my strength through their words and our shared experiences.”   My name is Jana. I am a 35-year-old […]

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30 Jun

Malake’s story

Malake, 56, Palestinian – Lebanese Widowed, Mother of five Working as a taxi driver   “I would love to encourage women to be strong. Women are indeed stronger than anyone can imagine, and they are capable of performing many different roles – the mother, the father, the educator, the provider, and yes, even the taxi […]

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