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Love Right Now

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Love Right Now

By: Ekram Ibrahim
Narrated by: Yasmine Al Massri
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About this listen

 In Love Right Now we hear stories from people living in the Middle East today who risk everything for love. They are people who have the courage to live loudly and authentically. Love Right Now is a beacon of hope for those on the margins of love in the Middle East and everywhere.©2020 Audible Originals, LLC (P)2020 Audible Originals, LLC Contemporary LGBTQIA+ Creators Love, Dating & Attraction Relationships
Episodes
  • Episode 1: Sarah

    Episode 1: Sarah
    Feb 3 2022
    Ever since Sarah was young, she buried her attraction to girls. As the daughter of an Iraqi diplomate in Saudi Arabia, shame is all that Sarah knew about her homosexuality. Then at the age of 20, her family moved to the United Kingdom where Sarah met her “queer fairy godmother.” Today Sarah lives with her family and her Saudi girlfriend. How did Sarah embrace her sexuality? How is the family reconciling religion and sexuality?
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    46 mins
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  • Episode 2: Yousef and Adi

    Episode 2: Yousef and Adi
    Feb 3 2022
    Yousef Soweid and Adi Shilon are two celebrities in the Middle East who fell in love during a TV interview in Israel. For months, they kept their love a secret because Adi is Israeli and Yousef is Palestinian Israeli. One day, they decided to boldly announce their love on social media. Yousef and Adi continue to document their relationship to show Palestinians and Israelis that their love is not a betrayal. What made Adi and Yousef commit to their love despite the difficulties? How did the public transform through witnessing their love?
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    25 mins
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  • Episode 3: Maha

    Episode 3: Maha
    Feb 3 2022
    Maha Mamo grew up stateless in Lebanon. Why? Because Maha is the daughter of a Muslim woman and a Christian man, a marriage that is still illegal in Lebanon. Without proper documentation, it was nearly impossible for Maha to live her life fully. In this story, we hear Maha’s struggle to find a country for herself and her siblings.
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    22 mins
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If you find yourself listening to this it's hopefully because you're searching or open to the idea of love for all. This is a brilliant set of stories woven together which highlights the struggle both men and women go through to break free of traditions and expectations put upon them. Highly recommend.

Brilliant storytelling

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This podcast is a testament to the power of Love. Every story inside each lived experience is a such an anchor for hope. I listened with my whole Self because each story had its value.

The narrative belongs to those who know the desire for freedom.

I will be listening to this podcast again because it proves above all as Khalil Gibran quote goes as I paraphrase, "Love is everything."

Love is everything

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