In Loving Memory of Ebrahim Abdi

The act of a parent feeding you cut fruit is a profoundly recognized non-verbal love language, celebrated globally—and most notably in immigrant diaspora households. In cultures where vocalizing "I love you" or offering physical hugs feels unfamiliar or emotionally restrictive, a freshly prepared bowl of fruit serves as a quiet, definitive substitute for emotional validation.

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Kelly Guan via Her Campus