Sid Aaron Hirji
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Canadian born man who finds literature and science equally fascinating. Trauma bleeds through generations, words heal the hidden scars.
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Summer of 94. Top Story - July 2025. Content Warning.
It was 1994. I had just finished my fourth year of school. I had left on a bit of a high note too. I had won the math contest and was looking forward to the holidays. Most summers we would go on a trip, however this year we were getting our house renovated. We were pretty much confined to the basement and most of the time watching TV or playing Nintendo.
By Sid Aaron Hirji8 months ago in Fiction
Ending People Pleasing
I have been a people pleaser for longer than I can remember. My grandparents would visit and I sought their approval I would get someone who would sit down and talk to me and I would shower them with gifts. I always struggled to say no. Anybody who has read some of my work knows that I was not really respected by my parents. They denied I had debilitating disabilities that affected me and my behavior. Notably amongst those disabilities is a form of autism. As young as age 4 I heard that I was an embarrassment. Those words alone made me leave childhood and start to feel I was alone and had to fend for myself.
By Sid Aaron Hirji10 months ago in Journal
Lawrence Lemieux
Canada is known for some historic and heroic people. We often think of Tommy Douglas-a leader who started the universal healthcare and did extensive work for mental health reform. Who can forget Terry Fox, a young man who raised more awareness and money for cancer than anyone I can think of. His dedication and courage defied science and he ran over 100 marathons back to back with only one good leg. However being from Edmonton, I thought another name was in order. Yes, Edmonton had a history of being The City of Champions wit the likes of Wayne Gretzky, and currently has a star studded hockey team. But the Heroic Goat in my opinion goes to Lawrence Lemieux.
By Sid Aaron Hirjiabout a year ago in Cleats
