My special-needs daughter resisted the genocide with a dream.
My special-needs daughter resisted the genocide with a dream.
By Hassan El-Nabih
Palestinian educator and writer.
A few days ago, my 30-year-old daughter Yasmin, who has special needs, walked up to me in our little place at the school shelter. Her steps were gentle, but determined. And I could see her eyes glittering with joy. I listened intently as she was struggling to speak.
“Dad…, I ate…chocolate!” she said triumphantly.
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