I Took The Long Way Round
A quiet reflection on pain, healing, and companionship. Sometimes the longest roads lead us to the gentlest places—and to people who choose to walk beside us, not ahead.
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Posts by Sayed Hamid Fatimi
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Healing Abandonment Wounds: From Trauma to Safety and Self-Compassion
Abandonment wounds run deep, shaping how we navigate love, trust, and safety. Through understanding trauma, conditions like BPD, and the power of compassionate healing, we can begin to rewrite the painful inner monologue and move toward genuine connection and self-compassion.
2027: The Collapse That Wasn’t Televised
The Israeli state may not survive the decade — not by invasion, but by the slow collapse of legitimacy, narrative, and power. As Palestine rises and the world rebalances, we are not witnessing an apocalypse, but the unmasking of illusion.
Shall I Tell You
“Shall I tell you how the justice I sought began seeking me too— As if reality bent its will in the face of tears dropped in silence?”
Sayed Hamid FatimiSF2 min readReflections on Humility
A reflection on the tension between humility and hidden power—this piece explores the quiet strength of being underestimated, the dangers of overconfidence, and the subtle warfare of perception in a world that mistakes silence for weakness.
The Velvet Claw: Toward a Post-Institutional Meritocracy
The claw of power may never vanish. But if wrapped in velvet—wielded with wisdom, chosen with care—it may no longer wound, but shape. A better world doesn’t begin by abolishing power, but by reimagining who deserves to hold it—and why.
Where the Masks Slip: On Solitude, Autism, and the Discomfort of Discrepancy
In a world that rewards contradiction and curated personas, those of us who seek coherence between thought, word, and action often find ourselves alone. This reflection explores the tension between autism, honesty, and the quiet refuge of solitude—where truth is not just valued, but necessary for peace.
Debt Before Value: The Double-Edged Sword of Creation Through Credit
Debt can be the spark that ignites creation—or the accelerant that fuels collapse. In its best form, it precedes value. In its worst, it replaces it.
The Next Frontier: Why Generational Wealth Will Be Forged in Africa
Africa is not the next frontier — it’s the current one. As global power shifts and traditional markets plateau, the key to generational wealth lies in Africa’s untapped potential. From logistics and agriculture to mineral extraction and industrial production, the continent is poised to become the core of a new global economy.
When Integrity is Optional, So is Loyalty
True integrity isn’t proven when it’s easy to uphold—it’s revealed when betrayal is the faster path to gain. And when someone takes that path, only to turn back once they’ve failed, what they feel isn’t remorse—it’s regret for being caught too soon.