So much has happened in the world these past weeks alone, the world tipping towards a war. We are not there yet, as we all know. A lot of dialogue is needed, backed by rigid agreements and ditto sanctions.
The NATO Top, held in my home country The Netherlands this time, had turned into a hopeful event. We should never despair, good things should be happening soon.
It was amazing to see images from the town I grew up in, areas I used to visit and our Royal Couple, beautiful and classy as ever. Our Queen Maxima, who is Argentinian, had to leave her home and loved ones to start a new life in a tiny country far from home. She became an immigrant, had to learn a new language and culture which was so different from her own.
She became a role model for many, Dutch and foreign, building bridges and breaking taboos, never shy of difficult conversations.
In our lives after prison, we will have to leave that post-prison and post-felon attitude behind as my father used to say: “some events can become a dark page in your book of life, but still a page”.
Moving forward is key, planning right now is key, reaching to others is key. Do not sit still. Be adventurous and take that leap forward.
There are so many Re-entry sources available, make use of them,
Sherida Nabi
