As a Coptic Orthodox Christian born in Egypt and raised in New Jersey, I’ve learned to navigate life in a cultural melting pot while holding tightly to my faith and values. I’m by no means an expert—just a woman who stumbled her way through the challenges of adolescence and young adulthood, and by God’s grace, made it through to the other side.

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This blog is my offering to youth facing similar struggles, a space to remind you that there is light at the end of the tunnel. I hope it sparks honest, sometimes uncomfortable, but ultimately fruitful conversations—especially around the taboo topics often left unspoken in our Orthodox communities. My prayer is that God uses this space to bring encouragement, healing, education, and inspiration to all who need it.