by Tom Weber
One of my favourite experiences is starting a new book and feeling lukewarm about it, only to be left utterly impressed by its story by the end. And this is exactly what happened with "Black Foam" by Eritrean author Haji Jabir.
I must admit that I'm slightly struggling to write this review. There is a feeling that no matter what I say, it'll be hopelessly inadequate compared to the actual content in this book.
Not every book wants to be read the same way. It's one of the skills a reader develops over time – to feel how a story wants to be interacted with.
Short stories are perhaps among the most accessible forms of literature. They're concise by nature and offer readers the unique chance to dive into a snippet of a universe.
As part of Autism Acceptance Month, I spoke to Luxembourg-based newspaper L'essentiel about being a late-diagnosed autistic adult.
Masking has affected my life in profound ways. Here's what I've learned so far and how I am approaching my unmasking journey.
I recently received my formal autism diagnosis. A reflection on questions, grief, and the hope for a new beginning beyond the mask.
Luxembourg has voted and the results are... interesting. In this post, I pop some aspirin and try to explain why these elections have left me with such a headache.
Our 'first' language is the language we spoke growing up…right? A linguistic love letter to what became my heart language.
My contribution to the first International Asexuality Day is... my coming out, I guess. Or rather: A coming-to-terms with something that has been a beautiful part of me for most of my young adult life.
just thoughts 