Roseline Hamel and Nassera Kermiche: Beyond sorrow
Roseline Hamel and Nassera Kermiche, two mothers connected by tragedy, share their journey of reconciliation and dialogue. The interview explores how they moved past grief and societal stigma to find a shared sense of humanity.
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Below is a transcript of the interview with Roseline Hamel and Nassera Kermiche. It has been translated from French and edited for fluency and readability. You can watch the full interview, in French, here. Q: Roseline, what prompted you to reach out to Nassera? Roseline Hamel: It was a question I asked myself every day. I wondered who could possibly be suffering more than I was. It was a long journey, lasting almost a year, during which I kept asking God that question. All my conversations with Him were like a prayer, but I received no answer. Then one morning, I turned to God and said: “My God, tell me who could be suffering more than I am.” To me, it did not seem possible. The following morning, I began thinking about this woman I did not know - this mother, who was a mother just like me.
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