Chapter 47

Summary

• Yara decided to sell her paintings as a new source of income as she contemplated leaving her husband, Fadi.
• She photographed her artwork and shared it on her Instagram account to promote it.
• During a lunch with Josephine and Silas, Yara's paintings, which are vibrant and depict scenes of her childhood in Palestine, were praised.
• Josephine expressed a desire to purchase one of Yara's paintings and offered to display her work in her recruitment office for increased exposure.
• A month had passed since Yara had spoken to Esther about getting a divorce, but she still had not informed Fadi of her intentions.
• Yara had taken up journaling in the evenings as suggested by Esther, helping her confront her fears and challenge her limiting beliefs.
• Through her journaling, Yara reflected on her restrictive upbringing and the weight of her parents' expectations, as she edged toward making significant life changes.
• Yara acknowledged the support network she had found in Esther, Silas, and Josephine, which gave her strength she didn't have before.
• Silas shared with Yara his admiration of her journey and accomplishments despite the numerous hurdles she faced in life.
• He expressed that he found her to be incredibly brave, prompting Yara to feel a deep sense of recognition and gratitude, leading to an emotional response.