YABRAQ: The Cat of Two Homes and Too Many Opinions
People say cats don’t care. That they’re cold. Unattached. But Yabraq? Yabraq knew everything. She knew Farhan intellectualized his feelings until they disappeared. She knew Nawrass needed control to feel safe, even when it hurt others. And still, she loved them. In her own way. Through silence. Through proximity. Through selective cuddles and strategic distance. She didn’t pick sides. She outlived them both — emotionally, spiritually, and ideologically.
Empowerment, Resilienz und solidarisches Handeln…
A film insight into empowerment, resilience, and powersharing in the context of a diverse society—developed alongside Dr. Nkechi Madubuko, Elizaveta Khan, and Ahmet Sinoplu.
Protected: Why This?
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The Prophet, the Psyche, and the People: A Psychological Reframing of Muhammad’s Life and the Invention of Islam
This article offers a trauma-informed psychological exploration of the life of Prophet Muhammad—one of history’s most influential religious figures. It also considers how Islam emerged as a product of personal and collective psychic transformation and how its foundational symbols echo contemporary models of psychological healing—especially for queer BIPOC visionaries navigating their own forms of prophetic experience.
What We Watched: The Revolution, the Pain, and the Things We Don’t Say
Another boss, who was also a teacher I respected, was consumed with rage over the regime’s crimes. I tried to calm him down. Told him not to take risks. That he had a family to think about. He looked at me, stunned. Your father’s been in prison since 1996, he said. You, of all people, should understand injustice.
What does freedom look like after losing so much time?
“You were away for 20 years. You can’t expect your kids to just be there for you now. They’ve all moved on. They live in different countries, have responsibilities, and have become different people.”
Wodka im November – Sae
Music video for Wodka im November — debut single by Sae. Queer, tender, and unapologetically honest Deutschpop from Cologne.
Bonanza Festival 2024 – Recapp Video
Worked with the team at BONANZA FEST COLOGNE again in 2024—Germany’s festival for trans and non-binary art and performance.
Hello world!
I’m not entirely sure what this space is yet. It’s not a fully curated portfolio. It’s not a personal blog in the traditional sense. And it’s definitely not some kind of polished, evergreen branding statement. At least, not right now.
LABOR FÜR EMPOWERMENT
Wrapped up layout work in 2024 for LABOR FÜR EMPOWERMENT, RESILIENZ UND SOLIDARISCHES HANDELN—a publication bringing together key perspectives and experiences on anti-racist and diversity-sensitive organizational development.