Anushay Sheikh (She/They)
Bio
You can call me Nush (like...Noosh). I’m an economics and political science major and I’m starting law school in the Fall. I’m channeling the chaos of the world, my education, and working in activism into writing - strap in and enjoy!
Stories (2/0)
Finally home
Toronto became my hometown relatively late in life. I grew up in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia during the Arab Spring which, needless to say, was a painful and traumatic experience. At the age of 5, my school was bombed and we quickly transitioned to at home learning. Everywhere around me I saw indescribable pain and suffering but I also saw hope, community, love, and determination. Alongside bake sales, school clubs at the middle school I attended sold revolution wristbands that we all wore with pride. We organized fundraisers, held each other during active shooter and bomb threat lockdowns, and had fierce debates about contentious issues – we had no choice but to be engaged and well informed about the suffering that surrounded us.
By Anushay Sheikh (She/They)3 years ago in Wander
With Love and Kindness: Thank You Mr. Trump
Dear Mr. Trump, The subtitle must be scary, I know, but stick with me - you need a token minority more than ever right now. I’m writing this letter to thank you from the bottom of my heart for events and outcomes you would be mortified to be associated with.
By Anushay Sheikh (She/They)3 years ago in The Swamp
