I’ve spent a significant amount of time in my life crying in public, and I used to feel very ashamed about it. In 2020, I decided to embrace my tears and start keeping my “crying diaries.” Now I feel more connected to my tears. I also found out that for me, crying is one of the most graceful forms of bodily expression.
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
