Hamad Haider
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I write stories that spark inspiration, stir emotion, and leave a lasting impact. If you're looking for words that uplift and empower, you’re in the right place. Let’s journey through meaningful moments—one story at a time.
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The Stranger Who Shared My Blood
I never imagined that a saliva test could make me question everything about my identity. Like many people during lockdown, I got bored and bought one of those at-home DNA kits. It sat on my shelf for weeks until I finally spit into the tube and mailed it off, expecting nothing more than confirmation of what I'd always been told: half Swedish, half French, and a proud mix of both.
By Hamad Haider6 months ago in Confessions
One Click, and My Past Was a Lie
I had never thought much about where I came from. I mean, I knew my roots—at least I thought I did. We were Irish on my mother’s side, Italian on my father’s. My grandfather fought in World War II. My grandmother made the best lasagna. It was the kind of identity you wear like a warm coat—comfortable, familiar, and passed down through generations.
By Hamad Haider6 months ago in Confessions
“The Secret Room My Landlord Never Told Me About”
When I first moved into Apartment 3B on Halstead Street, I thought I'd found the deal of a lifetime. Two bedrooms, high ceilings, vintage windows, and a view that didn’t face another brick wall. It was oddly affordable, the kind of place that makes you pause and think, "What's the catch?"
By Hamad Haider6 months ago in Horror
“I Took a DNA Test for Fun. It Destroyed My Family in 7 Days”
It was a joke gift, really. My friends and I chipped in for a DNA test kit during a New Year’s Eve party. We thought it would be funny to compare ethnic mixes and find out who had the most “surprising ancestry.”
By Hamad Haider7 months ago in Families
