Lena is a Palestinian Christian in the diaspora whose roots go back to Bethlehem. She is a mother, trauma therapist, and author. 

Our conversation weaves in and out of our thoughts about what true solidarity means, the way our relationships have changed over these last 14 months, and what being Palestinian means to Lena. As a mental health professional, Lena’s perspective on what motivates someone to speak versus stay silent is illuminating. As a Palestinian, her stories about her history and her culture are beautiful, and important to keep telling to fight erasure.

Lena’s website

Lena’s books

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