Articles by Sorur

“Hyphenated” revisits a year in the author’s life when she changed her name in order to fit in. She then had to question her hyphenated identity on a trip to her birthplace, realizing that her ancestry was only just a part of her. This essay briefly explores what it feels like to have multiple cultural identities. […]

“Origin Story” is a short memoir that spans from my birth in Iran to my present day living in Spain, focusing on key moments that shaped my understanding of my own status as an immigrant. My story is an evolution; from victimization and self-hatred, to fighting angrily and finally to acceptance. […]