Iran is like a deep vertical cave with a wild entrance. As much as you go deeper in this cave, you w

Iran is like a deep vertical cave with a wild entrance. As much as you go deeper in this cave, you will reach a deeper part of yourself. Maybe the deepest parts are unknown and sounds scary, but if you accept them as a part of yourself and forgive yourself, then you will not be scared anymore.To forgive Tehran is one of the most difficult challenge. In those 26 days that I've spent in Tehran, I've faced many harassment in the streets. I've cried many times for my people and what are we doing to ourselves. I started to think about how I dress and I thought maybe something is wrong with me. Then I thought most probably I'm not alone. So I've started to share my experiences with other girls and we all felt the same: Tehran is not safe at all after quarantine. The city is ready to explode. One day I went to shoot in the streets with a friend who grew up in another country and recently came back to live in Iran. I suddendly noticed that I'm teaching her how to behave in the streets, to feel more safe. First step: stare back at the people who stare at you. When you don't look at them while they're staring at you, they will see you scared and it makes them feel stronger. But when you give an hangry look, they would be surprised and less inclined to harass you. Second step: if they try something more, shout at them and you will see him walk away while everyone stares at him. For sure he doesn't expect this reaction. Don't give up on your values because of peace. Shout loudly your rights.