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My body, my soul, my mind for me.

I decided to take my life into my own hands. 

Said ‘No’,

To the men who believed they had the right to use me as a piece in the puzzle they call Culture. 

So I packed my bags in search of the road less traveled. 

Strapped my sandals on tight for the long journey ahead.

Eyes staring down at me,

As if I was looking up the barrel of a gun.

As they cocked the hammer

I held tight to my life,

Wrapped my fist around my will 

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Little did I know that such will was sharper than any two edged sword. 

The bells tolled.

And sirens wailed.

The elders stayed silent.

My own blood turned their faces from me.

They stripped me of my dignity, stole away my humanity,

Took my sandals off in the hopes that I would stop walking the path. 

We have probably never met, and only God knows if we ever will. 

But just take a moment to step into my shoes.

To understand.

Continue the walk for me, 

Continue the walk for you,

Continue walking for all of us.

My name is Noura and I am every woman.

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#JusticeForNoura 

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*This piece does not portray factual information. These are not Noura’s words 

It is a piece inspired by and for Noura’s case written by yours truly. 

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Every morning for the past month or so, on my way to uni, I have had to navigate my way through a heard of people gathered around this tree. They take pictures of it, with it or just stand there and stare with this euphoric grin.

Me being the William that I am, passed by this tree a million times thinking to myself ‘JESOOOSS! A man’s just got to get to his bus, please move!’.

However ever since the tragic event, that is my flat mate committing suicide, I see the tree differently.

If I may rephrase, I actually took the time to look. I saw that it is not just some tree budding and giving flowers. It was the first flowers after winter in the middle of a stone and brick city. It is a symbol of the light at the end of the tunnel.

It is not the promise of a new beginning, nor the encouraging words telling you to stay strong. It is the visual confirmation that one had made it to the other side alive, well, in one piece and stronger.

That’s why that tree is so important, why it makes people stop and stare. It speaks to the deepest parts of us. So deep that one can’t resist the urge to take this proof of life back home with them. A testament that speaks to the soul. One that can not quite be explained.

This post is for those that are in a season where they feel lost, confused, or are going through something alone. Mental health is a real and important, nothing to be ignored or brushed off.

Let the tree speak to you, pull truth and strength from it.

I thank God for the people that are here for me. And I’d like you to know that if you are reading this, then I am here for you.

If suicide is on your mind, know that life is greater than the situation you are in now. Have faith and believe it.

Centre de Prévention du Sucide: 0800-32-123 Or just hit your boy up in the DM’s

#YourStoryNeverEnds #TheStoryNeverEnds

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A short Spoken Word from the Heart and Soul. 

Worked on a small project with Brussels based Spanish artist Beltran Diaz-Coca ‘Cabeldi’. 

Acapela a corazón abierto.

Trabajó en un pequeño proyecto con el artista español en Bruselas Beltran Diaz-Coca 'Cabeldi'.

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Artist: Cabeldi (IG: @belsdc) (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOf3BkAhzBAYsbor0EqWToA)

Video by: William Zamundu (IG: Tshimundu) 

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Bruxelles Ville pt.2

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...Church views...

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Kortrijk, Belgium

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Staircase . . Kortrijk, Belgium

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What has your biggest pain in life been?

My biggest pain has always been the inability to put into words the stories that have made me.

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Model: Akshaya Aypn

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... Stand still and listen, anticipate my deafening roar...

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…Look closely, see the bigger picture?…

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Brick house

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Bruxelles Ville pt. 1

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... and so it was to be. A Belgian 'Chinese New Year'...

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…Children of the Nation…

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…The Bearer of the Eagle’s Seal…

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…The Diplomat…