The name Aziza is of Arabic origin and means precious. I call her Sitti, the Arabic village word for my grandmother. Although Sitti stands true to her name, someone is always telling her she isnt precious. As she grows into womanhood, Sitti hides from her thoughts, her voice, and her own shadow. She doesnt want to draw attention to herself, not even from the rays of sun that bless the entire land. But no one looks at an olive tree and asks it why it hides its fruit. It blossoms when its ready and under the right conditions. As Sitti grows up, it did not occur to her that this could be the case for herself.
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