Ep.10 "The defender of Women has passed away" ft Fatoumat Jikineh Pt.2 Daughters of Diaspora

Picking up right where we left off…In part 2 Fatoumat dives into how life changed for her family when her father was diagnosed with cancer. Despite the difficult journey, the family remained hopeful and focused on supporting their father. Although she was busy with Nursing school, Fatoumat takes on the challenge of being comfort for not only her siblings but for her sick father in his last days. Our conversation explores the journey of dealing with the impending loss of a loved one and the subsequent grief. Fatoumat discusses the importance of vulnerability and support, the process of preparing for the inevitable, and finding strength in faith. We reflect on the love and blessings of Allah, and the various ways of coping with grief, while highlighting the normalcy of crying and expressing emotions during the grieving process. We conclude on the importance of appreciating and honoring parents, unity and support within the community and acknowledging imperfections and struggles.