A GLIMPSE BACK- The start ☁
How can I describe my first two weeks at Amal Academy through an object, a person, a scenery, or even an animal?
When I look back, the object that best captures those first two weeks is the Al-Majdoul Tower.
Just like the twisted structure of the tower, my first two weeks at Amal felt like a spiral of new experiences — challenging yet exciting, confusing yet enlightening. Each session felt like another floor climbed, offering a new perspective on myself, my fears, and the potential I didn’t know I carried. From meeting strangers who slowly became friends to learning how to speak up despite my shaking voice, those first weeks were a reminder that growth, much like the Al-Majdoul Tower, may look twisted and uncertain from the outside, but it stands tall with purpose.
The building itself mirrors Amal Academy: a place where people from diverse backgrounds, all strangers, come together with a shared goal of growth. Its twisted structure reflects the different paths and stories each of us carries, while its calming blue symbolizes the healing and growth that Amal offers — almost like a second home.
⚜ What was the experience like?
From an introvert’s perspective, it felt like I had been exposed. The icebreakers and energizers pushed me out of my comfort zone, forcing me to speak up, move, and open up when all I wanted was to stay invisible. But the reassuring part was realizing I wasn’t alone. Everyone around me was also learning to step out of their comfort zones, and we were all in this journey together.
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⚜ What were your feelings about the journey at the start?
Unsure. That’s the word that describes how I felt about Amal Academy in the beginning. Unsure about my choices. Unsure about my responses. Unsure about why I was even here in the first place. But gradually, all of these uncertainties were answered in the most reassuring way, as each session began to feel like a step toward understanding myself and the purpose of this journey.
⚜ What were the things you learned in the first two weeks?
I learned patience. I learned that mistakes and failures are not the end of the story but a part of it. I learned about self-growth — asking myself, What is my purpose? What are my goals? What can I do to achieve them? And perhaps the best part is that I began my communication journey ✨.
⚜ What did you discover about yourself in this journey?
The thing that surprised me the most was discovering that, surprisingly, I am a good communicator! It was something I used to avoid — not because I was afraid, but because I believed I couldn’t do it. But here I am today, proud of myself and the progress I have made.
At the end I want to thank Amal academy and my facilitators for this amazing experience❤. Thank you all for growung with me.
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