Launched in July of this year, " Stories from Beirut " – a Lebanese Facebook page – has already become a regular spot of heartwarming reflection and introspection on thousands of news feeds.
With more than 5,000 Facebook followers, the page shares stories, vignettes and reflections from daily life in Beirut paired with images of the city. Followers are asked to share their personal stories in Arabic, English or French and then the page moderators share them publicly, either anonymously or with the author's name, depending on preference.
The result has left readers reflective and introspective, as they can relate to the thoughtful words that touch on themes universal to life in Beirut and being Lebanese. Here are some highlights.
When this story examined the indefinable love Beirutis have for their city
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"Beirut - I often find myself questioning the love I have for you, despite your suffocating Hamra, your polluted...
Posted by Stories from Beirut - بيروتيات on Monday, November 2, 2015
And when someone waxed poetic about that anonymous woman
"All the people who have seen her passing by this street have memorized her sorrow...She never wanders there unless she...
Posted by Stories from Beirut - بيروتيات on Thursday, October 29, 2015
And someone shared how Beirut will always be home despite the uncertainty
"Ever since i came back I've constantly wondered if it was the right choice. If I should have persevered longer, and...
Posted by Stories from Beirut - بيروتيات on Tuesday, October 27, 2015
It's also become a place where people can share their journey dealing with societal issues
"I am a 24 year old stateless individual born to a Saudi father and a Lebanese mother. I was born and raised in Beirut....
Posted by Stories from Beirut - بيروتيات on Saturday, October 24, 2015
And some have used the space to reflect on their inner struggles to encourage others
"I'm going through a series of stressful events at this point in my life, and many of those events are unfortunately not...
Posted by Stories from Beirut - بيروتيات on Thursday, October 22, 2015
The things that never change are highlighted
"I took that photo on my way to the airport when I left Beirut in 2009.I was heading for New York City, I thought I'd...
Posted by Stories from Beirut - بيروتيات on Monday, October 19, 2015
Above all, it's become a fitting tribute to a city that so many love in the face of all adversity
"As he strolled down the street of his neighborhood, going back home after a long day, a wave of melancholy swept over...
Posted by Stories from Beirut - بيروتيات on Saturday, October 17, 2015