Comments on: Julie Begum, Someone Still Evolving

By: SKMiah

SKMiah — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 21:02:03 +0000

Julie’s story moved me. It’s a reminder of our shared collective history of growing up in Bethnal Green. As someone of Bangladeshi heritage, I can relate to Julie’s experience growing up in the East End of London. I spent most of my formative years in Columbia Road, it was not uncommon getting assaulted (verbally & physically) while going to school. Thank God’s these horrible days are now behind us. This piece of writing serves as a reminder to our youth today that the freedom they enjoy today should not be taken for granted. We need to remain vigilant in post Brexit Britain to ensure all minority community feel safe!

By: Kenneth Sherwood

Kenneth Sherwood — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 11:08:51 +0000

A lovely heart-warming tale of a woman who overcame so much unwarranted hatred and bitterness towards her, to lead a fulfilling life helping others, inspirational.

By: Marcia Howard

Marcia Howard — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 20:34:07 +0000

Julie, you are an inspiration!

By: Abu Sahid

Abu Sahid — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 12:23:31 +0000

Great read. Big decision to leave home at 18. Thats not easy for anyone less for a teenage Bengali girl!! Leaving home was oddly referred to as running away by our families!!

By: Ron Wilkinson

Ron Wilkinson — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 23:14:05 +0000

Thanks for sharing Julie. It reminds me that you just have to move forward and retain your compassion/passion.
I feel the same way Lynne from NY does and your story is uplifting.
Ron from San Diego, CA

By: Val Harding

Val Harding — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 19:45:15 +0000

Julie, your story is truely inspirational. Such an open and honest account. It’s a privilege to know and work with you. Val

By: josep c

josep c — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 18:26:16 +0000

what a beautiful and rambling interview, like walking on a path that takes you nowhere you had imagined or wanted but make it your own, like only Julie could. Need more of Julie. Here, everywhere.

By: Tony Stevens

Tony Stevens — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 16:04:18 +0000

Wonderful stuff. Nurjahan Jules will be recorded as one of the Greats in East London and beyond. One of my extended family. Lot’s more. Tony

By: Saba

Saba — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 13:57:47 +0000

Julie, I write to you from my heart as I share some of your experiences but did not have to suffer many of the misfortunes that you did. What struck me was your maturity at a very early age — that I definitely did not have! But, I also considered marriage, mortgage, and children a trap and was an adventurer who wanted to see the world. I have used oral history and other narrative forms to facilitate the self-image of young people, including those from other countries who come to the U.S. So, please accept me as your support and maybe even a soul sister. All the best to you, Saba

By: Dean Armond

Dean Armond — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 12:04:48 +0000

Great article about the life of a wonderful person!