#3eib

“It was the automatic word used to silence us,” she says. “So, the reason I have called this series ‘3eib’ is to claim my power back. There is going to be critical lashing from the Arab world—it is almost guaranteed—and this is the weapon they are going to use against me, so I thought I might as well own it.”

Sarah Bahbah’s ‘3eib’

[deeeeep breaths] Okay, here it is... Introducing my latest series ‘3eib!’ pronounced “ay-ab” an Arabic word meaning ‘shame’ expressed with immense disapproval. A word that has frequently been used as a weapon to silence my voice, restrict my freedom and bury me with shame and guilt for having the desire to liberate my taboo thoughts, my sexuality and my body as an Arab woman. ‘3eib!’ is a re-adaption of every narrative series I’ve created and told however for the first time ever I am both artist and muse 🥺. It’s taken 28 years of life to get here, and I’m fucking terrified to be this exposed but I know I have to do this. Thank you to @gabbyshacknai at @forbes for the exclusive and allowing me the space to get this vulnerable with you. Please head to the link in my bio to dive deep into the work I’m about to release here daily. My only ask is that you show up for me like you always have and honor the deeply personal and sacred space I’m inviting you into. With love, Sarah ❤️  

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