Job hunting had always been my least favourite activity—dating comes second. I disliked the anxiety, despised the “this interview sucks but I kinda need the job” moments,…… Read more “The Cover Letter That Landed Me My First Job in Canada”
Author: Zulfikar Fahd
Gay asylum-seeker from Indonesia. Toronto-based public relations practitioner. Dog dad. Former Cosmopolitan writer, soon-to-be published author. Former professional cook. World explorer. Human.
There’s Nothing Stronger Than a Broken Heart That Has Fixed Itself
It’s strange how often a heart must be broken before the years can make it wise. Earlier this year, my heart once again had broken into pieces.…… Read more “There’s Nothing Stronger Than a Broken Heart That Has Fixed Itself”
Dear Straight People
Dear straight people, I recently received a cringe-worthy message from one of your tribe members. It was my second day at work. I was sitting in my…… Read more “Dear Straight People”
I Told Mom Her Only Son Was Born This Gay
It was 2003 when mom found out I was probably gay. She read something she wasn’t supposed to read. Like what other Indonesian parents would do, she’d…… Read more “I Told Mom Her Only Son Was Born This Gay”
I’m a Refugee. What’s Your Superpower?
It was somewhere above the Atlantic Ocean when I woke up from my not-so-deep nap. I pressed the service button to ask the flight attendant for a…… Read more “I’m a Refugee. What’s Your Superpower?”
This Heart of Mine Needs a Permanent Address
No matter how we choose to live, we all die at the end. Yes, we live, or we’re given the chance to, at least, but sometimes living is…… Read more “This Heart of Mine Needs a Permanent Address”
5,800 Kilometers, 13 Freezing States and a Heart that Almost Froze
Have you ever had a moment when you look back to your life and think, “How the hell did I do that?” I have, plenty of times.…… Read more “5,800 Kilometers, 13 Freezing States and a Heart that Almost Froze”