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Problem Statement
Despite the advancement in data analytics and AI, ethical and inclusive data collection remains a pressing issue. Governments, orgnaizations, and medical institutions face challenges in gaining public trust, as skepticism persists regarding data managements and privacy. In the current landscape, where big corporations often misuse data, it is vital to foster a transparent, ethical and inclusive approach to data collection that respects cultural diversity and promotes accessibility and secure data to the benefit of those in need.
Dr. Edith Eger, psychologist, author, and Holocaust survivor said: "The opposite of depression is expression," and I want to express my pain, I want to share it and learn from it. I choose my battle, and I will be focusing on it from now on. I will express myself until I am healed...that's what science suggests so far...that's what I want to do now.
Breaking the Cycle of Chronic Pain
After I turned 48 years old. I stopped for a moment and looked back at those years, listing for once my life achievements and what I have done so far. I paused...wow, Ruba! How did you manage all this? Why aren't you as impressed with your achievements as you would be with others'? I am sure I would have hugged them, patted them on the shoulder, and said: "You made it! You are as safe as possible! Try to be compassionate with yourself! Concentrate on your health! Stay positive!"
Easier said than done. Those in my situation may relate and understand what I have to say further.
While I am trying to understand the healing process and navigate my new challenges that arose 2 years ago, I discovered that I need to choose one battle to fight considering my new normal. I can't fight more than one battle at a time anymore. I feel weak, betrayed, exhausted, and depressed. Who isn't, eh?
We have challenged religions, social norms, patriarchy, dictatorship, systems, racism, bullying, all types of harassment, fear, war, pandemics, all types of abuse, and toxic relationships, ignorance, and violence.
As women tend to hide their achievements and emotions more than men do, our hearts are filled with guilt by nature. And as a refugee who suffers from survival guilt, just to add another layer of intersectionality and complexity, it makes me feel connected to a wide range of people. My life story will represent many voices and definitely will challenge many brains in policy-making. I hope so.
The strands of white hair on my head, each representing a story, a connection, and a lesson learned, make me proud of the journey they symbolize. They remind me of the diverse cultures I've encountered and the countless experiences that have shaped me. They represent who I am more than my professional resume.
To be continued...