The Weight of Opposites

Hadiqa Riaz

At her core, she is a dreamer, a thinker, and an artist who finds comfort in the quiet company of books and words. Growing up surrounded by books, reading became her safe space and earliest companion. While her journey as a writer is relatively new, she discovered that words not only comfort her soul but also give her emotions a voice.

Blessed with the profession of teaching, she has encountered countless perspectives and stories. Each interaction with students and peers became an opportunity to learn and see the world through different eyes.

She believes in kindness and walking paths less traveled, holding onto authenticity rather than conformity. Through her words, she hopes to leave traces of reflection, hope, and meaning. In the following pages, you will find some of her earliest pieces of writing.

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