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Apr 2023
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Soul Sessions with Najwa Zebian

Kayla Ewell | Diamond MPrint Productions
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Kayla is joined by Lebanese-Canadian writer and activist Najwa Zebian to discuss how journaling as a teen helped her process the trauma and sense of isolation she felt after being forced to stay in North America while her homeland was at war. Najwa’s teachings inspire others to stop minimizing their pain and proceed in healing. 


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