When I was growing up, I took athletics seriously. I believed a workout didn’t count unless I pushed my limits. It wasn’t until I was an adult that I became more forgiving of different ways of staying active. Embracing this actually led me to not only exercising more, but also enjoying activity more than I have in the past.
For this 24-year-old, fighting for Palestinian rights is ‘the most core part of my identity’
Lea Kayali is one of many Palestinian women continuing a long-held tradition of fighting for liberation
Editor’s Note on gender and identity coverage
We are excited to announce a new gender and identity page on washingtonpost.com
