Fazal Hadi
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Hello, I’m Fazal Hadi, a motivational storyteller who writes honest, human stories that inspire growth, hope, and inner strength.
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The Day My Child Taught Me Patience
I used to believe patience was something I already had — until the day my child, Emma, taught me what it really meant. That morning had started like most others — busy, rushed, and filled with the soft chaos of family life. The toast was burning, my inbox was filling, and my nerves were already on edge before 9 a.m. I was trying to juggle emails on my phone while helping Emma get dressed. She was five then — curious, sweet, endlessly chatty — and that day, she wanted to do everything “by herself.”
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Families
The Power of Mentorship in Career Growth
When I landed my first full-time job out of college, I felt like I had made it. I was 22, eager, dressed a little too formally for an entry-level marketing role, and fueled by caffeine and ambition. What I didn’t know at the time was that despite my education and energy, I was entirely unprepared for the unwritten rules of the working world.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Journal
My Journey From Bystander to Advocate
I used to think silence was safe. When conflict, injustice, or difficult conversations arose, I kept my head down, my voice low, and my opinions tucked neatly inside. I wasn't a bad person—I just didn’t want to “get involved.” I believed that staying quiet kept me out of trouble, protected my peace, and allowed me to focus on my own life. But deep down, I knew the truth: I was hiding.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Humans
How I Hid My Struggles Behind a Smile
People always told me I had a “great smile.” It was my shield, my mask, and for a long time, my survival tool. I was the person who always had a joke ready, the one who brightened up the room, who offered a listening ear to everyone else. On the outside, I looked put together, calm, and cheerful. But what they didn’t see—what I never let anyone see—was the storm quietly brewing behind my eyes.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Humans
Why My Dog is a Better Roommate Than Humans
I’ve had five human roommates in my life. Two of them were friends when we moved in together and strangers by the time we moved out. One treated the kitchen like a biohazard zone. Another had a boyfriend who thought our living room was his personal man cave. The last one was decent, but loud—very loud—and addicted to singing off-key Taylor Swift ballads at 2 a.m.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Petlife
From Anxiety to Confidence: My Mental Health Triumph
For most of my life, anxiety felt like the background noise I could never quite turn off. It was the hum behind my thoughts, the tightness in my chest before a conversation, the invisible weight pressing on my shoulders during ordinary moments. And for a long time, I thought this was just the way I was wired — timid, unsure, overly cautious. But that wasn’t my truth. That was my fear speaking.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Longevity
The Day the Rain Stopped Forever
The Day the Rain Stopped Forever For as long as anyone could remember, it had always rained. It wasn’t the kind of rain that raged with thunder or flooded the streets. It was soft and steady—more like a mist that never ended. Umbrellas were as common as shoes. People didn’t even comment on the rain anymore. It was simply the way the world worked. Gray skies. Damp clothes. The smell of wet earth everywhere.
By Fazal Hadi7 months ago in Fiction
