Salma Hassanieh Oral History Conducted by John Horan

This interview with Salma Hassanieh, recounts her life story, beginning with her birth in Dubai, her upbringing in Lebanon and migration to the United States. She details her family background, including their Druze heritage and the influence of her parents' experiences on her life. Hassanieh discusses her education in Lebanon and the lengthy process of immigrating to the United States at age eighteen. She describes the significant culture shock she experienced, her university education, and her career path, which led her to become a therapist specializing in working with the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) community. Throughout the conversation, she reflects on her evolving relationship with her Lebanese identity, the pain of witnessing Lebanon's struggles from afar, and her pride in her heritage.

Moise A. Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies

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