
Sabah El Kheir y'all! I’m back, and this time, I’ve got a super special guest — my sister and best friend, Jess! I've talked about her so much, but she's finally here with me in Dubai. So naturally, we sat down to revisit our childhood and upbringing. If you think I reminisce a lot (and go off on tangents), just wait—Jess and I have so many shared memories, and plenty of funny ones, too! We talk about what it was like growing up in the USA, festive seasons, family dynamics, the big move to Lebanon, and the ups and downs that came with it. My experience was super exciting and positive, while Jess had a tougher time, facing intense culture shock. & how we both dealt with bullying growing up but managed to overcome it. Grab your coffee and snacks, and let’s enjoy this sobhiye together! Here are some helpful links Jess found to support Lebanon during these challenging times: (please share any additional info and reliable links you have in the comments) DONATION LINKS: ⁃ LEBANESE RED CROSS: https://donate.redcrossredcrescent.org/lb/supportLRC/~my-donation ⁃ BEIT EL BARAKA (gofundme for relief to those displaced): https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-beit-el-baraka-provide-relief-to-lebanons-displaced?utm_campaign=p_email+3201-24hr-reminder-v5&utm_medium=email&utm_source=product ⁃ BEIT EL BARAKA (additional links to Beit el Baraka donation): https://taplink.cc/beitelbaraka ⁃ UNHCR: https://donate.unhcr.org/int/en/lebanon-emergency?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=HQ_SM_EN_HQ-socialmedia&utm_content=lebanon-donation&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabnFw-NegToL_947iSbsJJN2kbqMCAz2QzcFjn9-AhQGLs_xxjDKyrK-S0_aem_vHUIdkLojbzSneIAo4I9lg ⁃ LEBANESE FOOD BANK: https://lebanesefoodbank.org/take-action/donate/ ⁃ ANIMALS LEBANON (animal relief): https://www.gofundme.com/f/animals-lebanon-emergency-appeal ⁃ BETA LEBANON (animal relief): https://www.betalebanon.org/donate-onetime/ ⁃ CARE PACKAGES: https://www.beirut.com/en/733633/help-provide-care-packages-for-displaced-families-in-lebanon/ MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES local/ if you are in lebanon): - LEBANON FOR YOU (free support group application): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfl861gPwdxkh2q8bKEmjgi_Y3f1vjAUWuGtQdMB7lK4P39Lg/viewform - EMBRACE LEBANON (hotline): 1564 - HELEM (helpline): +961 71 916 146