Aimen Faheem
4 min readSep 27, 2024

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About Me- Aimen Faheem

It’s important to know the author you’re reading!

“I am an eternal soul, experiencing the wonders and challenges of this lifetime. Each moment is a step in my journey of self-discovery and growth.”

Photo is my own and from my Mphil Convocation (2022)

Introduction

My name is Aimen Faheem, born on April 2, 1995, in Peshawar, Pakistan. As I turned 29 this year, I’ve found myself reflecting on where my life is headed. At times, I feel like an over-thinker, wondering if I’ve truly made the most of my life. But when I look back at my achievements, I realize I shouldn’t be so hard on myself.

Early Life

Growing up as the middle child of five siblings—two older sisters and two younger brothers—I was a sensitive yet adventurous kid. Unlike most girls my age, I didn’t enjoy playing with dolls. Instead, I found joy in sports, especially cricket, which I often played with my brother. We also raced, and I often won. Those carefree childhood days were filled with exploration, and whenever someone asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, my answer would always be something adventurous: a mountaineer, a pilot, or anything that would let me explore the world.

A Cultural Moment: Third Daughter

One thing I’ve always been aware of is that I was my parents’ third daughter. Upon my birth, my mother wasn’t particularly happy. In the cultural…

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Aimen Faheem

I'm an NLP Master Practitioner with an MPhil in English Literature, passionate about mental health and storytelling, offering insights on personal development.