Stories by Azlie Shama on Medium

Growing Hope in the Midst of Covid-19

Azlie Shama — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 21:32:37 GMT

While being isolated is good for our general health right now, it’s hell for our thoughts and emotions. The first surge of panic has…

Azlie Shama — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 14:44:12 GMT

I’m not sure how so-called “schoolgirls” became the trademark for a brand of happiness that is characterized by giggles. But they are…

Azlie Shama — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 19:35:06 GMT

Your plans have changed. Your job is shifting. Schools are closed, kids are home. Travel will have to wait. The stores are picked over and…

Azlie Shama — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 20:43:20 GMT

I knew I gossiped, but I didn’t think I was a gossip. The distinction I made between these was delusion. It’s simple grammar: one who…

Azlie Shama — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 19:53:19 GMT

I wish I could say that I actually heard my spirit crying out loud. Or that I heard these lyrics from Fleetwood Mac’s “I Don’t Want to…

Azlie Shama — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 04:36:04 GMT

Despite the fact that none of us wants to feel bad — i.e. have anxiety, anger, depression, stress, resentment, poor health — the…

Azlie Shama — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 15:37:01 GMT

When struggling to revise a piece of writing, a writer might have to “kill their darlings.” It’s a phrase that comes from American author…

Azlie Shama — Wed, 22 May 2019 20:22:19 GMT

This Is Called Systemic Rape

Azlie Shama — Mon, 13 May 2019 18:27:16 GMT

Today is a good day. It’s the day after Mother’s Day, a day I dread all year — even more than Christmas, Thanksgiving, my mom’s birthday…

Azlie Shama — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 00:07:06 GMT

My husband is an amazing man in so many ways. He’s sexy as hell, smart, creative and talented, hysterically funny, loving, empathetic, and…