I just had the most beautiful afternoon with my
favourite ladies. Not that I don't always enjoy their company, but there was
something silently moving between us all. An energy which spoke.. "I stand
in solidarity."
Combining some of my work with Community on Solid
Ground -South Asian Women's group, and the volunteering I do for the charity
Remembering Srebrenica, I delivered a creative workshop around a flower which
symbolises hope, and peace.
Today we remembered mothers.
We thought about the mother who had left us. The huge
sacrifices she had made, whose every breath was dedicated to someone other than
herself.
A mother, whose moments were spent nurturing, helping, supporting and
guiding those under her care without a thought of what she may need.
A mother,
who smiled through the most difficult struggles, taking footsteps unknown to
places unfamiliar. A mother, who committed her lifetime to her work,
unwaveringly.
A mother that challenged the narrative by doing what was right
rather than what was expected.
A mother unwilling to hide when the world told
her she was not worthy, or give up when they told her she was unable. Our
mothers.
We remembered the Mothers of Srebrenica, Bosnia, and their
search for truth and justice.
The mothers who lost beloved husbands, brothers
and sons due to war and genocide.
The mothers who despite the darkness they
endured, chose to emit light from the heart, and from the lips only forgiveness
poured.
YOU are our "sheroes" and today we stand in
solidarity with you...as mothers, grandmothers and great grandmothers.
#IWD2017 #BeBoldForChange
pictures © Aisha Mirza March 2017
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