Ayaz L Behrani
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The Tragic Story of the ISIS-Born Children in Refugee Camps
It is no longer a secret that the rise of ISIS was not an entirely organic phenomenon. Many reports and analyses over the years have revealed how multiple forces played their part in creating and strengthening this brutal organization. The planning and strategic vision came from the United States, technical and intelligence support was provided by Israel, financial backing flowed from Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and Turkey’s geographical routes and political mediation became the primary passageway for fighters from all over the world.
By Ayaz L Behrani6 months ago in Humans
Why I Deleted All My Social Media for a Month
One lazy Sunday morning, I found myself on my phone before I even opened both eyes. I didn’t check the time, the weather, or even get out of bed. I opened Instagram. Then Twitter. Then TikTok. Before I knew it, an hour had passed. An hour of my life, gone. And for what? To watch strangers lip-sync, fake their “morning routine,” and flaunt vacations I couldn’t afford?
By Ayaz L Behrani6 months ago in Confessions
I Lived in Silence for a Year After My Friend’s Suicide
I didn’t cry at his funeral. Not because I didn’t want to, but because I physically couldn’t. My body felt frozen, my throat closed, and my chest was hollow. The only thing I could hear was the echo of my own heartbeat, slow and heavy like guilt.
By Ayaz L Behrani6 months ago in Confessions
I Was Raised by My Sister, Not My Parents
I was only five when our mother fell ill — the kind of illness that steals more than time. It didn’t just take away her health; it took her presence, her laughter, her warmth. She spent most of her days in bed, and when she wasn’t sleeping, she was at the hospital, drifting in and out of treatments and tests. My father was always working — double shifts, sometimes triple — trying to keep the lights on and the bills paid. He was a good man, but survival became his only language. He wasn’t really present — not emotionally, not physically. We saw more of his tired shoes at the door than we did of him.
By Ayaz L Behrani7 months ago in Confessions
Julian McMahon Passes Away at 56: A Tribute to a Life of Talent and Quiet Strength
The entertainment world is mourning the loss of Julian McMahon, the acclaimed Australian actor known for his unforgettable performances in Charmed, Nip/Tuck, and FBI: Most Wanted. He passed away peacefully at the age of 56 following a private battle with cancer. For over three decades, McMahon brought complex, emotionally layered characters to life with a depth and charisma that made him one of the most compelling and versatile actors of his generation.
By Ayaz L Behrani7 months ago in Humans
