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About

My name is Shabana Sharif

"I write for those who are unseen on the page—and build spaces where they can be heard."

My work explores trauma, identity, and resilience through memoir, performance, and community art.

I'm the founder of Thrive Art Exhibit, a platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indo-Caribbean artists and storytellers. Thrive NYC, showcased in May artwork and stories of 20 artists. Thrive Toronto will follow in Fall 2025, continuing the mission of creative visibility and cultural healing.

My writing has been featured in Brown Girl Magazine, Brown Gyal Diary, and The West Indian Newspaper. You can find links to the full articles below.

 

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Writing Portfolio

Accidental Dating

Accidental Dating

How impromptu dates keep my inner romantic alive & waiting for the next. Published 2/2025

Back That Ass Up – Mom

Back That Ass Up – Mom

In vitro fertilization taught me the benefits of having a bubble butt—my journey through two rounds of injections and retrievals and one successful embryo transfer. Published 4/2024

Complex PTSD: Journey of Childhood Trauma and Healing

Complex PTSD: Journey of Childhood Trauma and Healing

"“You’re okay. Why worry about the past? These things will only upset you. Just focus on the future,” I heard from family members if I brought up my childhood trauma." Published 6/2024

The Crown’s Successor – Independence

The Crown’s Successor – Independence

Almost six decades after independence, Guyana’s economy grows as Brits coronate a new crown in a weak economy. Published 5/2023

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Shabana Sharif is a cultural producer, writer, and community strategist who curates healing-centered art experiences and storytelling spaces rooted in Indo-Caribbean identity and collective empowerment.

 

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