Mixed Somalis
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I never expected you to be half Italian lol, you seemed so somali.
bohom
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Alhamdullilah I've had a balanced upbringing by being around both cultures and experiencing the different facets of each people's traditions. I love it, its like you get to be part of two groups and it widens your worldview and your outlook on reality.
How did your parents meet?
bohom
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It started with my grandparents moving to Switzerland in the 70s, my grandfather wanted to set up an Investment firm in Zurich. He worked his ass off, one of the most hardest working people I know. Doing everything he can to make sure his children (my father) would be able to carry his legacy on. Fast forward to the late 90s when my father decided to go to Milan on a weekend to get a break from the stress, he then met my mother on that weekend, the rest is history.
Was it hard growing up half Somali? Do you look Somali or White? Or Pakistani/Indian like the guy in OP?
bohom
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@Aseer I can't really pick a side, as I said before. I'm equally both and don't want to disrespect either side. It helps that I'm muslim though, so probably Somalia edges it. I know random Somali words here and there, but linguistically I'm whitewashed.
@error1 I can't really place a finger on what category I fit in, if I'm being completely honest. Growing up was actually ok because people from all around the world send their children to Swiss international schools, so it was a very diverse upbringing for me.
@Aseer No problem, ask anything you want. I'm glad to share my unique experiences with those interested.
@error1 I can't really place a finger on what category I fit in, if I'm being completely honest. Growing up was actually ok because people from all around the world send their children to Swiss international schools, so it was a very diverse upbringing for me.
@Aseer No problem, ask anything you want. I'm glad to share my unique experiences with those interested.
Is your mother Muslim?
Do you ever intend on visiting somalia one day?
So how is it like being half somali in Italy, what were the reactions and also when your father and mother were getting married where there racist sentiments coming from the Italian side?
bohom
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They don't live Italy, they live in Switzerland and got married in Switzerland. My mother comes from a good family background with her parents being well-cultured and travelled, so there's been no problems really.
Do you look more Somali or more Italian in your opinion? Can people tell you're mixed?
bohom
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The best way to describe it is I look like an Italian who's been slightly barbecued
The best way to describe it is I look like an Italian who's been slightly barbecued
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