Omg Sazan, this brought tears to my eyes! Thank you so much for sharing. My husband is middle eastern & I’m Hispanic. I was nervous to meet his family because I thought they wouldn’t accept me, but thank God most of his family welcomed me. It helped that we both come from Christian families and his mom felt the same way my mom did, as long as the other person loves the Lord, that’s all that matters. But most of his family feels the same way your parents did, for the same reasons. I understand the importance of remembering culture and tradition. But I must say it does bother me when Christians make those rules for their children about only marrying their own kind. There is beauty in diversity and when I have kids I will gladly teach them about both sides of their cultures. This video was so special and I hope it helps many women who are in the same predicament! P.S. Brenna is a good friend of mine and she told me she knows you and I freaked out. Hopefully we can meet one day 💖💖
My brother Jeremiah Small died serving the Kurdish people. 33 years old, he was a High School teacher in a Western Christian School in Sulaymaniyah and was shot and killed March 1, 2012. It was a devastating time for our family, but our entire family traveled to Kurdistan, publicly forgave the student who shot him and the boy’s family and then buried our brother there in Suli. Mr. Jer (as his students called him) had devoted his life to those kids and loved them with all his heart. We know firsthand the difficulties of family tradition and overcoming that fear. But he never pushed his religion on anyone. He simply read them the Bible and the Koran simultaneously and let them make their own choice. Some of his students had converted to Christianity and their families had disowned them. I think this is a big part of why I have always felt a connection to you on so many levels. What courage you have! I can’t thank you enough for being open, bold, real and honest. You have no idea how much of an impact you’re making. Love you so much girl!
For anyone who wants to read about what happened. He was a pretty amazing guy and this came as a shock to the entire school and city. world.wng.org/2012/03/a_rush_of_life www.findagrave.com/memorial/86055531/jeremiah-small
Thank you for sharing this and I’m so happy everything worked out for you and Stevie. 💕 I was with an Armenian guy for about 3 years and I loved him very much. I’m Persian and he hid me from his family for about 13 months. Once he told them about me they threatened to disown him and his father even said he would kill himself if he stayed with me. They were Armenian Catholic and the one time his mom agreed to meet with me, was literally the cruelest human interaction of my life. I actually ended up going through the RCIA program at a nearby Catholic Church and had the most welcoming experience so I know Christianity is the complete opposite of what I went through. I ended up getting baptized in March 2016 and it was one of the best decisions of my life. He ended up breaking up with me in Dec 2016 saying he didn’t see an easy path forward for us. He got engaged to an Armenian girl one year after our breakup. His family used their “faith” to say they would never accept me and bless our union. That I would never be allowed in their church in Boston. But this isn’t Christianity...let alone humanity. It’s not ok to shatter an innocent person’s heart simply due to her race and/or religion. I still wonder about why God would want me to experience this much pain and hurt but I’ve learned a lot and this relationship led me to God. When I see couples like you and Stevie, Sona Gasparian and her Persian husband, it makes my heart very happy. The experience I had hasn’t made me anti-Armenian. It has just made my faith deeper and so much more appreciative of my Catholic Church. Your beautiful daughter is a true testament of God’s love. Blessings to you and your family, always. 💕💕💕💕
Love it when you speak about faith! I would love a vid on christianity and dating (sex, marriage, finding a christian guy) - if that isn’t a too personal and specific topic. Also LOVE this makeup look, what eyeshadow are you using? 😊
Yes, I'm disabled and 36. I have given up on a guy ever loving me. How do I find love? True love with a Godly man at my age. I feel like there isn't a lot of men like that anymore.
Tiffany Rodriguez : Don't give up girl! And don't ever lower your standards because of your fear of not finding someone able to love you the way you'd love them. Trust God. God is your first man, He is ALWAYS by your side. Also 36 isn't old, I'm 21 and I honestly don't believe that being 36 is being old. Don't go out seeking and searching, but trust God's plan for your life. Go to church, surround yourself with christian friends, or with people you would like to have around in your life. You will find someone in the midst of the people you spend your life with, someone who will see your heart and truly love you. Have a nice day beautiful (saw your profil, you truly are beautiful). xx
I’m also kind of curious - was stevie pursuing you before you were a christian, and what is his opinion on dating a christian vs a non-christian? I think I could be very happy with a non-christian man, and it wouldn’t make him less than a christian man, but it would be a lot easier raising kids etc when both parents share the same faith.
Kim Naabarké, thank you so much. I go to church and whole heartedly believe God is the reason I'm alive. It's been a long road but God is here to pick me up when I start to fall. I won't settle. My mom want let me. Lol you are so sweet. Thank you.
Sazan as a kurdish girl I understand your every struggle and fear , I’m so proud of you and you have gave me the courage to fight for who I want . Thank you so much ❤️
never knew your parents didn't make it to the wedding...with social media and all, didn't notice the distance between your parents and you- Within our community /culture, it's difficult even to marry outside our race let alone a different religion and race, so I can see where your parents had a wall up but I'm glad y'all have mended the relationship -with time and God. :)
kurdishgurl11 actually it’s a Kurdish tradition, in Kurdish culture, when a girl is getting married, her parents shouldn’t go to the wedding because if they go it means that they are happy that their daughter is actually leaving them.
yad farhad wthhhhhh its so silly , me as a girl want my parents by my side in my wedding day not them staying in the house crying, i love to share my party with them Im Iranian tho and i see Kurdish ppl in Iran go to the wedding so its cool, but even for me as a Persian muslim girl i cant marry to other races as well, even its hard for my mom to accept sunni guys and my bf is Sunni Kurdish 😂😂 my dad accepts him but mom is a bit strict But if I’d have christian bf then my both parents would freak out n disown me literally
They live in US they should be just a loving normal family being in the most important day of their lives... I just don't get it.... But now that she is so successful and rich i bet the support them right?
Dear Sazan, I have so much respect for you for having the courage and faith that God would guide you. And He did. When you looked down the aisle in church, your family was at the end. That family was Steve. When you took his hand, you became his family. Your parents wanted what was best for you. What they didn't realize (at the time), that they wanted was the best for them. Thru God's Grace, they came to accept and love Stevie as a member of their family! It doesn't matter that it didn't happen when you wanted it too, but, more importantly, it happened! What a Blessing! Look at that beautiful Valentina! She represents both sides of you and Stevie! Wow! Sarah - Boston👨👩👦
Thank u so much for this video! Im a Danish Girl and my boyfriend is from Iraq, both our families, especially mine, can be a bit hard on our relationship sometimes! But you just gave me the strength to continue to fight for the person I love, even though it is not always easy, so thank you so, so much you are so inspiring
This helps me remember my worth and how much God has done for me. I am putting all my fears and worries to him! I know he has a plan for me and everyone! I pray for everyone! May God bless you all! I thank Jesus so much! Thank you Sazan!
Watched this two times and still crying. You guys are a great example of what a family with God at the center can be. Keep up the AMAZING work. You are an inspiration!!!
Oh my goodness, I am so grateful for your testimony 💗 I’m at work and it’s a really slow day. I’m now listening to this and in tears. Thank you for sharing. I want to put all my fears on His plate
This was really encouraging because I'm going through a similar thing. I'm Latina, and in my family it's also been really hard for me to just be honest with my parents because of so many expectations placed on me, especially as an only child. Thank you for your story and for being vulnerable.
Thank you for sharing this, Sazan. I may not have the same difficulties within my family, but I still have some difficulties where dialogue and acceptance have always been hard. I have been working on my dream in hiding because I was afraid to disappoint them that I wasn't doing what wanted me to do. And the fact that you have found courage in your faith is inspiring. I am sure you are not only giving me a great example but to many more people out there!
Sazan, you are a true inspiration to this generation! May God continue to bless your family and provide you favor in every area of life. Thank you for sharing xxx
This really spoke to me because I’m going through a situation that I haven’t been truthful about in fear of hurting others and for protecting others although I live with this heaviness of not telling the truth & its gotten to the point that I feel if I die tomorrow and god calls me home I don’t want ppl left with unanswered questions or keep believing in the lie.....and worse part is I don’t know how to tell ☹️
Thank you for continuing to share your story. For those of us going through similar things it’s a beautiful thing to see someone who has made it to the other side. I’m wondering could Stevie share this story from his perspective? I’m very interested because my guy has been really struggling with me getting disowned because of him so it would be really interesting to hear this story from the guys side. Love your videos!
Crazy how similar our stories are. My family disowned me for a year and a half bc I'm an Israeli Jew, and I was dating a non Jew. I moved from NY to PA for him and 5 years later and I am still with him. My mom came around and talks to me now. Dad passed away a year before I started dating him. I always trusted God, but I still always feel like I disappointed him. Thank you for sharing your story!
Wow!! AMEN. I have been in a place of fear lately and I truly believe God talks through people to help other come to him. You are one of them. I know you have helped me tonight. Thank you and God bless you and your family.💕💕
You gave me goosebumps just hearing you speak of our Heavenly Father. So very happy to know I am following a true Christian person. Thank you for sharing. May God bless your family always. Loved your makeup and please do another straight hair tutorial. Thanks!
I came across this video randomly and I cannot tell you how similar our stories are. This had me in tears. God is so good and all things are possible through Him. This is a quote that got me through my personal situation: Courage is not the absence of fear but rather the judgement that something else is more important.
This is the most amazing TH-cam video I have ever seen! So many middle eastern women are struggling with these issues! So courageous of you to make this video!!!
I am so proud of you Sazan gyan ❤️ from one Kurdish girl to another, I’m proud that you broke the cultural barriers and had the courage to tell your parents. I’m so happy that they now accept Stevie. 🙌🏽
You sharing your beliefs in this platform is amazing. There are a lot of Christians that are afraid of sharing their faith-myself included. This took a lot of courage and makes me respect you on a whole other level! Amazing, blessings!
Awww you and Stevie are so cute together!! It was nice hearing your love story and now teeny is here!! Such goals! However, you kept it real and let us know that love is never easy
Can totally relate‘ and your videos made me go for it and stand for the man I love. So thank you again. ♥️ Now married and my family couldn’t love him more.
I always find myself coming back to this video whenever I feel afraid and it just reassures me that everything will be okay and to just keep believing. Thank you so much for putting out something intimate and relatable Sazan !
Thank you SO much for sharing your story with us ❤ I have very similar story...my husband is egyptian and I am Italian...we're both christian but my family did not accept him for long long time even after marriage...now we have 2 beautiful babies and I thank God every single moment cause I am SO blessed having this precious husband! Things with my parents are not happy as I wish but I hope it'll get better and better. I know your video will be very helpful many girls in the same situation 😚 thank you ❤
I've heard this story for the second time (First time on the Lanter's podcast) and both times I got emotional! Sazan you're so brave and beautiful, thank you for sharing this story. Once you started talking about how in Middle Eastern families honoring your family and parents is a top priority I was like preach sister! Being Egyptian and Coptic Orthodox, I can only imagine what you must have gone through. I love you!
God is so good!! And hopefully your parents can know God through you. I can’t imagine missing my daughters wedding or any part of her life, I was very blessed. Keep speaking His word 😍
I am so touched that you put Psalm 23:4 at the beginning!! That is my favorite verse and also my confirmation verse, it is so near and dear to my heart! Love and hugs to you and your family!❤️
I am so moved by your words, Sazan. My bf and I are from different social classes and sadly my family does not approve of him. I know they are wrong so I realised he was my family and not the persons that critic people because of the social status. I love my parents but they are just too toxic for me.
My favourite video of yours so far!! So emotional and full of love...love for Stevie..love for God! I absolutely loved it!! Teared a bit..and remembered about my relationship with God, which is so similar to yours, and I can understand you so easily...because I feel the same when I talk to Him. Thank you, Sazan!
You speak so beautifully. I’m glad you two found each other. I am iranian and I understand your cultural standpoint. Thank you for sharing. Valentina is so beautiful too!!
I LOVE YOU. AND GOD IS IT !! I gave it all to him. I had bad men and also got pregnant not being married. Freaked me out ...well, I prayed and prayed (always been a Christian) and she is now 25. Has the best job and bought a house 2 years ago. I was a single mom. Still am 57. Ugh. But also been with my man for 10 years. Anyway. Love this and love you. And you hubby is so funny. “You better change your attitude “. Ha ha ha I’m the beginning. You both are adorable and so is TEEEEEENY. ADORABLE NICK NAME and her name. Kisses
So nice of you to share, you are very fortunate to have such a great family. It’s so wonderful that you found your true love and you have such a beautiful baby now. Everything happens for a reason 😉
Your story is so inspiring. I’m of mixed heritage with a Pakistani Muslim father and my relationship was secret for 7 whole years. It was such a difficult struggle and like you, I found myself wishing something would go wrong and that the relationship would end before I had to reveal it to my parents. For a long time, my dad didn’t talk to me once I told him about my relationship. He didn’t come to my wedding, although my mum did and has been wonderfully supportive. My dad is now back on track with me and treats me just as he did before. However, the only down side is that he won’t come over to the home I share with my husband and refuses to see or talk about him. This is still a huge struggle but at least there are no more lies. I pray that one day my father can accept my choice the way yours has embraced Stevie 🙏🏼 Thank you so much for sharing 💕
Loooove these videos girl!! Please please do more of these. That was beautiful and touching. You had me crying. Thank you for always mentioning God and your faith, it truly sets you apart from other bloggers and it’s a huge reason why I follow you
Going through something similar...and it is extremely difficult to feel like you are disappointing your mom, but it’s also difficult not being able to love the person you want because of it. I don’t know how you did it, but God bless you both because I know it was not easy.
Wow. Thank you for opening up & being vulnerable to all of us! This makes me feel closer and more connected to you, like a sister! I love this series & I can’t wait for more!
Thank you for that! It was amazing! You are do brave to talk openly about it. Thank you for not being ashame of God and giving me strength. God bless you!
Thank you for sharing this Sazan. As an Iranian-American myself, there are so many aspects of your story I can relate to. Biggest one being I definitely kept my relationship with my husband a secret for awhile with my family. When we dated, I essentially felt forced to lie about our situation, that we were living together and all of that, bc very similar to you, I was expected to be with a Middle Eastern man OR to some extent, a man who was already wealth/had status. My husband was still in college like me, working to be a doctor, which you'd think (haha) would be a Persian mommy's dream. But layers and layers of things got into it. My husband was Mexican, he didn't have a *job* yet, and *oh no* we lived together before marriage. Our engagement was a secret for a time, and when we got married, it was definitely emotional and had its drama because of the mixture of families, and the acceptance issues still sticking around. You are so blessed to have the family you have now, and the journey we all go on definitely makes us stronger in the end. I really appreciate you sharing this with your fans, big one here myself. It is also refreshing to hear stories like this -- we all don't have picture-perfect situations, no one does, and maybe sharing a story like this can help girls currently worried about relationships/family to seek insight and help as they go through it.
Damla- I’m currently struggling with the fear of ever getting a panic attack even tho i’ve never had one. Besides that i also struggle with toilet Agoraphobia. I don’t even eat out anymore because of that. Thank you for praying for me!❤️
Wow... love, love, love this and you!!! So inspired and motivated to break free and not be afraid to be my own person, for my own happiness. Thank you.
Wow Amazing Courage I'm from Baghdad Iraq & I missed out on a wonderful man of God because my parents lost it. When I look back I regret telling my parent's. Unfortunately for me the fear drove me to walk away from love. But I must say that God has restored me & Jesus is leading me to a fulfilling life as I serve him. Beautiful testimony Suzan.
Thank you so much for always sharing your faith and love for god on your platform. I hope this helps more people understand that we should not fear god, he loves us no matter how imperfect we may be, or how many times we mess up. He will always be there to help guide us! I hope one day I can find the words to help reach out to people in the same way you do! God bless 🙌
Just came across your channel and I just want to say thank you so much for your bravery! This video is so timely and I really appreciate you being so transparent . God is so good ! Take care 💖
This is so beautiful Saz! I was in tears when you mentioned how you felt God walk you down the isle wow I love how real you are with yourself to God it’s like a breath of fresh air to come across channels like yours and a family like yours which is a beautiful representation of Gods faithfulness🙌🏼 I love you ❤️
You’re amazing, so inspiring and so thankful to you for being so REAL! As a fellow middle eastern Christian, I hear and feel everything you’re saying and where you come from. I just recently got engaged last week to my amazing boyfriend who is not middle eastern, but white as can be, and now that I’m going into the next phase of planning my wedding, I can definitely say there is fear! My dad is Muslim/Palestinian and my mom is Christian/Mexican, both love my fiancé so much, but the idea now reality of marrying someone not of either culture and having this mixed wedding has given me fear now coming to fruition. But I know and have Faith that God is going to bless our marriage and have all of our friends and family be so supportive and loving. I only pray for our day to be a glorious, fun, loving and supportive day! It’s such a huge deal and all I have to remind myself is that it’s all about me and my fiancé, and also most importantly God blessing our marriage. Because at the end of our life, when it’s just us two left, that’s all that matters, not the opinions of others. I love him and he loves me and that’s all that matters, and I know all we want for each other is to love on and support one another. Thanks again for always being open with us Sazan! You, Stevie and lil Teenie are just so inspirational and I pray God blesses me the way He has you all. Love you my fellow desert princess and God bless! GOD IS GOOD! 💖🤗😘🙌🏽
This is absolutely beautiful! My husband is Palestinian and I am Italian / German. Even though we are both Christian it was very very very hard because of our parents. Both sets of parents just felt how can this ever work. But we felt God brought us together and know that now more than ever 14 years later (marriage and two beautiful kids)
Sazan, i am crying. I was praying to God because i am going through a similar situation but much more related due to my parents conservative traditional Hispanic culture and God wanted me to see this video and know that i am not alone and that it will all be okay in the end! Thank you Sazan, bless you and your beautiful family. You are truly a role model and a messenger of the lord.
Chic Girl Problems i Can totally relate to you, I too have Hispanic conservative traditional parents. My parents aren’t aware I’m dating someone who isn’t Mexican nor going to college. My sister found out and threatened me that I either break up with him or she’s telling my parents. I really don’t want my dad to found out because he thinks she highly of me. My whole family says that I need to be with someone like me who has the same morals and that is also going to college. My boyfriend is going to the Air Force. I don’t know what to do anymore I love him but all my sisters do is talk crap about him and say I’m young and need to leave him because I’m their eyes he isn’t worth it. I don’t want to lose my parents trust especially if they find out I’ve been sneaking around with him for a year now.
Oh sissy! I love you all so so much! Thank God for all His love that changes atmospheres and hearts! Amen amen amen! So many hugs sent to you! Gives me hope that maybe soon God will fulfill that dream for me too!
Sazan this is such a beautiful story! I just found your channel, and I love it! I follow and watch other bloggers, but you are so different. I appreciate your transparency and authenticity. Thank you so much.
This was just so overwhelming! Its true when you said that sometimes you just feel that inner peace and you know it. You made me feel fearless today and thank youbfor that!
Gosh Sazan Thank you so much for giving us your testimony. I know it was a difficult time in your life and it brought me to tears just seeing you share it with us. To God be the Glory!! Your testimony will reach so many and Christ will surely restore the lives of those who come across this message. May Christ our Lord continue to bless you and your family. Please continue with these videos.
Praise praise praise GOD! So happy and proud of you Saz. It’s so amazing so hear an inspirational Woman who many other women and young girls look up to speak on a God who is so real, more than we can ever imagine. Continue to be blessed.
Sazan, you are so inspiring and love all your posts, but really miss your focused makeup videos. Watching your videos after a long day is what I would look forward to. Best of luck!
very similar to my lifestory ! my father didnt come to my wedding too... but i have a perfect relationship with my lovely husband and i cherish him and thank god for having him, thank u sazan for your beautiful makeup tutorials
God literally spoke to me through you. Going through some hesitation and fear. For many years, too many. Have been seeking and trying to figure out my relationship with God. Looking for him desperately. Today he reached me and reminded me through you. Thank you for that. Thank you for being so open and real. Love you girl! God bless your beautiful family. ❤️
This video brought me to tears. You're are a strong woman and I know this video is going to be so inspiring to so many different people including my self in so many ways, may god always bless you and your beautiful family! 💗
I really needed this message right now, even if I watched it a month or so after you uploaded. Thank you for your inspiration Sazan! You are beautiful inside and out! 💜
Thank you so much for sharing! I am currently going through something like this. I have been hiding a secret from my parents for about 4 years and I am about to get married next month, December. I have been wanting to tell my parents my situation for about a year and a half now but I don’t have the courage and I am terrified I may loose them.
Omg Sazan, this brought tears to my eyes! Thank you so much for sharing. My husband is middle eastern & I’m Hispanic. I was nervous to meet his family because I thought they wouldn’t accept me, but thank God most of his family welcomed me. It helped that we both come from Christian families and his mom felt the same way my mom did, as long as the other person loves the Lord, that’s all that matters. But most of his family feels the same way your parents did, for the same reasons. I understand the importance of remembering culture and tradition. But I must say it does bother me when Christians make those rules for their children about only marrying their own kind. There is beauty in diversity and when I have kids I will gladly teach them about both sides of their cultures.
This video was so special and I hope it helps many women who are in the same predicament!
P.S. Brenna is a good friend of mine and she told me she knows you and I freaked out. Hopefully we can meet one day 💖💖
Joy Before Her said so beautifully 👌👌❤️❤️ much love to you x
So beautifully you said, same goes here in my life. It's so overwhelming reading your message.
Your husband is middle eastern from wich contry ? Is he kurdish ?
My brother Jeremiah Small died serving the Kurdish people. 33 years old, he was a High School teacher in a Western Christian School in Sulaymaniyah and was shot and killed March 1, 2012. It was a devastating time for our family, but our entire family traveled to Kurdistan, publicly forgave the student who shot him and the boy’s family and then buried our brother there in Suli.
Mr. Jer (as his students called him) had devoted his life to those kids and loved them with all his heart. We know firsthand the difficulties of family tradition and overcoming that fear. But he never pushed his religion on anyone. He simply read them the Bible and the Koran simultaneously and let them make their own choice. Some of his students had converted to Christianity and their families had disowned them.
I think this is a big part of why I have always felt a connection to you on so many levels. What courage you have! I can’t thank you enough for being open, bold, real and honest. You have no idea how much of an impact you’re making. Love you so much girl!
For anyone who wants to read about what happened. He was a pretty amazing guy and this came as a shock to the entire school and city.
world.wng.org/2012/03/a_rush_of_life
www.findagrave.com/memorial/86055531/jeremiah-small
Ericka Corban im kurdish and i just want to say God bless your brother and your family much love to you ❤🌸❤
Susi Kani thank you so much for your kind reply!! And many blessings to you!!
Wow what an amazing life testimony. I’m so sorry for your loss. Your brother sounds like he was an amazing man of God.
Jessica Ramirez Yes, he was amazing and loved by everyone he met! Thank you for your kind words!
Thank you for sharing this and I’m so happy everything worked out for you and Stevie. 💕 I was with an Armenian guy for about 3 years and I loved him very much. I’m Persian and he hid me from his family for about 13 months. Once he told them about me they threatened to disown him and his father even said he would kill himself if he stayed with me. They were Armenian Catholic and the one time his mom agreed to meet with me, was literally the cruelest human interaction of my life. I actually ended up going through the RCIA program at a nearby Catholic Church and had the most welcoming experience so I know Christianity is the complete opposite of what I went through. I ended up getting baptized in March 2016 and it was one of the best decisions of my life. He ended up breaking up with me in Dec 2016 saying he didn’t see an easy path forward for us. He got engaged to an Armenian girl one year after our breakup. His family used their “faith” to say they would never accept me and bless our union. That I would never be allowed in their church in Boston. But this isn’t Christianity...let alone humanity. It’s not ok to shatter an innocent person’s heart simply due to her race and/or religion. I still wonder about why God would want me to experience this much pain and hurt but I’ve learned a lot and this relationship led me to God. When I see couples like you and Stevie, Sona Gasparian and her Persian husband, it makes my heart very happy. The experience I had hasn’t made me anti-Armenian. It has just made my faith deeper and so much more appreciative of my Catholic Church. Your beautiful daughter is a true testament of God’s love. Blessings to you and your family, always. 💕💕💕💕
Beautiful story of courage and faith. ❤️
Love it when you speak about faith! I would love a vid on christianity and dating (sex, marriage, finding a christian guy) - if that isn’t a too personal and specific topic. Also LOVE this makeup look, what eyeshadow are you using? 😊
Yes please ☺️🙏🏽
Yes, I'm disabled and 36. I have given up on a guy ever loving me. How do I find love? True love with a Godly man at my age. I feel like there isn't a lot of men like that anymore.
Tiffany Rodriguez : Don't give up girl! And don't ever lower your standards because of your fear of not finding someone able to love you the way you'd love them. Trust God. God is your first man, He is ALWAYS by your side. Also 36 isn't old, I'm 21 and I honestly don't believe that being 36 is being old. Don't go out seeking and searching, but trust God's plan for your life. Go to church, surround yourself with christian friends, or with people you would like to have around in your life. You will find someone in the midst of the people you spend your life with, someone who will see your heart and truly love you.
Have a nice day beautiful (saw your profil, you truly are beautiful). xx
I’m also kind of curious - was stevie pursuing you before you were a christian, and what is his opinion on dating a christian vs a non-christian? I think I could be very happy with a non-christian man, and it wouldn’t make him less than a christian man, but it would be a lot easier raising kids etc when both parents share the same faith.
Kim Naabarké, thank you so much. I go to church and whole heartedly believe God is the reason I'm alive. It's been a long road but God is here to pick me up when I start to fall. I won't settle. My mom want let me. Lol
you are so sweet. Thank you.
Sazan as a kurdish girl I understand your every struggle and fear , I’m so proud of you and you have gave me the courage to fight for who I want . Thank you so much ❤️
never knew your parents didn't make it to the wedding...with social media and all, didn't notice the distance between your parents and you-
Within our community /culture, it's difficult even to marry outside our race let alone a different religion and race, so I can see where your parents had a wall up but I'm glad y'all have mended the relationship -with time and God. :)
kurdishgurl11 actually it’s a Kurdish tradition, in Kurdish culture, when a girl
is getting married, her parents shouldn’t go to the wedding because if they go it means that they are happy that their daughter is actually leaving them.
yad farhad wthhhhhh its so silly , me as a girl want my parents by my side in my wedding day not them staying in the house crying, i love to share my party with them
Im Iranian tho and i see Kurdish ppl in Iran go to the wedding so its cool, but even for me as a Persian muslim girl i cant marry to other races as well, even its hard for my mom to accept sunni guys and my bf is Sunni Kurdish 😂😂 my dad accepts him but mom is a bit strict
But if I’d have christian bf then my both parents would freak out n disown me literally
as a kurd, I can tell you this is not true. the parents always attend the wedding. @@yadfarhad4001
They live in US they should be just a loving normal family being in the most important day of their lives... I just don't get it.... But now that she is so successful and rich i bet the support them right?
Dear Sazan,
I have so much respect for you for having the courage and faith that God would guide you. And He did. When you looked down the aisle in church, your family was at the end. That family was Steve. When you took his hand, you became his family. Your parents wanted what was best for you. What they didn't realize (at the time), that they wanted was the best for them. Thru God's Grace, they came to accept and love Stevie as a member of their family! It doesn't matter that it didn't happen when you wanted it too, but, more importantly, it happened! What a Blessing! Look at that beautiful Valentina! She represents both sides of you and Stevie! Wow! Sarah - Boston👨👩👦
You literally made me broke into tears!! Your story is so inspirational!!! Please continue this series!! Love to you and your family
You just explained my life 😢😢😢😭😭😭😭😭😭
Thank u so much for this video! Im a Danish Girl and my boyfriend is from Iraq, both our families, especially mine, can be a bit hard on our relationship sometimes! But you just gave me the strength to continue to fight for the person I love, even though it is not always easy, so thank you so, so much you are so inspiring
This helps me remember my worth and how much God has done for me. I am putting all my fears and worries to him! I know he has a plan for me and everyone! I pray for everyone! May God bless you all! I thank Jesus so much! Thank you Sazan!
Watched this two times and still crying. You guys are a great example of what a family with God at the center can be. Keep up the AMAZING work. You are an inspiration!!!
Oh my goodness, I am so grateful for your testimony 💗 I’m at work and it’s a really slow day. I’m now listening to this and in tears. Thank you for sharing. I want to put all my fears on His plate
So glad you shared this, I love it! Such a powerful testimony. I pray many see this and have chains broken :)
This is the most beautiful experience! Praise God! Thanks for sharing! Love u❤️
This was really encouraging because I'm going through a similar thing. I'm Latina, and in my family it's also been really hard for me to just be honest with my parents because of so many expectations placed on me, especially as an only child. Thank you for your story and for being vulnerable.
Thank you for sharing this, Sazan. I may not have the same difficulties within my family, but I still have some difficulties where dialogue and acceptance have always been hard. I have been working on my dream in hiding because I was afraid to disappoint them that I wasn't doing what wanted me to do. And the fact that you have found courage in your faith is inspiring. I am sure you are not only giving me a great example but to many more people out there!
Got emotional watching this 😭 I love your peace. Thank you for sharing with us💕
Sazan, you are a true inspiration to this generation! May God continue to bless your family and provide you favor in every area of life. Thank you for sharing xxx
Amazing who God uses to speak to others...this message on your video is exactly what someone needed and God sent you to give them this message💙🙏
So glad everything worked out for you . He is a great guy. There is no way I could disown my child. No matter what. Please do a tutorial on this look.
This really spoke to me because I’m going through a situation that I haven’t been truthful about in fear of hurting others and for protecting others although I live with this heaviness of not telling the truth & its gotten to the point that I feel if I die tomorrow and god calls me home I don’t want ppl left with unanswered questions or keep believing in the lie.....and worse part is I don’t know how to tell ☹️
I hope you found courage and told ❤️
My eyes are filled with tears and I'm trying to keep it together while at work! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for continuing to share your story. For those of us going through similar things it’s a beautiful thing to see someone who has made it to the other side. I’m wondering could Stevie share this story from his perspective? I’m very interested because my guy has been really struggling with me getting disowned because of him so it would be really interesting to hear this story from the guys side. Love your videos!
Crazy how similar our stories are.
My family disowned me for a year and a half bc I'm an Israeli Jew, and I was dating a non Jew. I moved from NY to PA for him and 5 years later and I am still with him. My mom came around and talks to me now. Dad passed away a year before I started dating him. I always trusted God, but I still always feel like I disappointed him.
Thank you for sharing your story!
Wow!! AMEN. I have been in a place of fear lately and I truly believe God talks through people to help other come to him. You are one of them. I know you have helped me tonight. Thank you and God bless you and your family.💕💕
You gave me goosebumps just hearing you speak of our Heavenly Father. So very happy to know I am following a true Christian person. Thank you for sharing. May God bless your family always. Loved your makeup and please do another straight hair tutorial. Thanks!
“It was never easy to just be honest growing up” my entire relationship was kept a secret too...
I am so happy that you made the decision to start this series, so beautiful, motivating and inspiring. Keep em coming!
I came across this video randomly and I cannot tell you how similar our stories are. This had me in tears. God is so good and all things are possible through Him. This is a quote that got me through my personal situation: Courage is not the absence of fear but rather the judgement that something else is more important.
This is the most amazing TH-cam video I have ever seen! So many middle eastern women are struggling with these issues! So courageous of you to make this video!!!
I am so proud of you Sazan gyan ❤️ from one Kurdish girl to another, I’m proud that you broke the cultural barriers and had the courage to tell your parents. I’m so happy that they now accept Stevie. 🙌🏽
You sharing your beliefs in this platform is amazing. There are a lot of Christians that are afraid of sharing their faith-myself included. This took a lot of courage and makes me respect you on a whole other level! Amazing, blessings!
Awww you and Stevie are so cute together!! It was nice hearing your love story and now teeny is here!! Such goals! However, you kept it real and let us know that love is never easy
Can totally relate‘ and your videos made me go for it and stand for the man I love. So thank you again. ♥️ Now married and my family couldn’t love him more.
I'm not crying.. you're crying!! Thanks for sharing Saz!!
I always find myself coming back to this video whenever I feel afraid and it just reassures me that everything will be okay and to just keep believing. Thank you so much for putting out something intimate and relatable Sazan !
Thank you SO much for sharing your story with us ❤ I have very similar story...my husband is egyptian and I am Italian...we're both christian but my family did not accept him for long long time even after marriage...now we have 2 beautiful babies and I thank God every single moment cause I am SO blessed having this precious husband! Things with my parents are not happy as I wish but I hope it'll get better and better. I know your video will be very helpful many girls in the same situation 😚 thank you ❤
I've heard this story for the second time (First time on the Lanter's podcast) and both times I got emotional! Sazan you're so brave and beautiful, thank you for sharing this story. Once you started talking about how in Middle Eastern families honoring your family and parents is a top priority I was like preach sister! Being Egyptian and Coptic Orthodox, I can only imagine what you must have gone through. I love you!
So beautiful and strong! Thank you for sharing and for always being transparent. We love you!!!
God is so good!! And hopefully your parents can know God through you. I can’t imagine missing my daughters wedding or any part of her life, I was very blessed. Keep speaking His word 😍
Thank you for sharing your testimony with us Sazan!! You are so special.
I am so touched that you put Psalm 23:4 at the beginning!! That is my favorite verse and also my confirmation verse, it is so near and dear to my heart! Love and hugs to you and your family!❤️
I am so moved by your words, Sazan. My bf and I are from different social classes and sadly my family does not approve of him. I know they are wrong so I realised he was my family and not the persons that critic people because of the social status. I love my parents but they are just too toxic for me.
Letting my family know I was abused when I was a kid
This was such a beautiful video inspirational thank you for this ♥️♥️♥️
Your story gives me so much hope, can 100% relate to cultural ties and expectations, and just not being able to express who you are.
My favourite video of yours so far!! So emotional and full of love...love for Stevie..love for God! I absolutely loved it!! Teared a bit..and remembered about my relationship with God, which is so similar to yours, and I can understand you so easily...because I feel the same when I talk to Him. Thank you, Sazan!
You speak so beautifully. I’m glad you two found each other. I am iranian and I understand your cultural standpoint. Thank you for sharing. Valentina is so beautiful too!!
I LOVE YOU. AND GOD IS IT !! I gave it all to him. I had bad men and also got pregnant not being married. Freaked me out ...well, I prayed and prayed (always been a Christian) and she is now 25. Has the best job and bought a house 2 years ago. I was a single mom. Still am 57. Ugh. But also been with my man for 10 years. Anyway. Love this and love you. And you hubby is so funny. “You better change your attitude “. Ha ha ha I’m the beginning. You both are adorable and so is TEEEEEENY. ADORABLE NICK NAME and her name. Kisses
So nice of you to share, you are very fortunate to have such a great family. It’s so wonderful that you found your true love and you have such a beautiful baby now. Everything happens for a reason 😉
Your story is so inspiring. I’m of mixed heritage with a Pakistani Muslim father and my relationship was secret for 7 whole years. It was such a difficult struggle and like you, I found myself wishing something would go wrong and that the relationship would end before I had to reveal it to my parents. For a long time, my dad didn’t talk to me once I told him about my relationship. He didn’t come to my wedding, although my mum did and has been wonderfully supportive. My dad is now back on track with me and treats me just as he did before. However, the only down side is that he won’t come over to the home I share with my husband and refuses to see or talk about him. This is still a huge struggle but at least there are no more lies. I pray that one day my father can accept my choice the way yours has embraced Stevie 🙏🏼 Thank you so much for sharing 💕
Loooove these videos girl!! Please please do more of these. That was beautiful and touching. You had me crying. Thank you for always mentioning God and your faith, it truly sets you apart from other bloggers and it’s a huge reason why I follow you
I'm literally going through this as a Middle Eastern. This video really helped me. Thank you, Sazan and bless you. x
Going through something similar...and it is extremely difficult to feel like you are disappointing your mom, but it’s also difficult not being able to love the person you want because of it. I don’t know how you did it, but God bless you both because I know it was not easy.
Wow. Thank you for opening up & being vulnerable to all of us! This makes me feel closer and more connected to you, like a sister! I love this series & I can’t wait for more!
Thank you for that! It was amazing! You are do brave to talk openly about it. Thank you for not being ashame of God and giving me strength. God bless you!
Thank you so much for sharing your journey. It’s helped me! Thank you
Thank you for sharing this Sazan. As an Iranian-American myself, there are so many aspects of your story I can relate to. Biggest one being I definitely kept my relationship with my husband a secret for awhile with my family. When we dated, I essentially felt forced to lie about our situation, that we were living together and all of that, bc very similar to you, I was expected to be with a Middle Eastern man OR to some extent, a man who was already wealth/had status. My husband was still in college like me, working to be a doctor, which you'd think (haha) would be a Persian mommy's dream. But layers and layers of things got into it. My husband was Mexican, he didn't have a *job* yet, and *oh no* we lived together before marriage. Our engagement was a secret for a time, and when we got married, it was definitely emotional and had its drama because of the mixture of families, and the acceptance issues still sticking around. You are so blessed to have the family you have now, and the journey we all go on definitely makes us stronger in the end. I really appreciate you sharing this with your fans, big one here myself. It is also refreshing to hear stories like this -- we all don't have picture-perfect situations, no one does, and maybe sharing a story like this can help girls currently worried about relationships/family to seek insight and help as they go through it.
Damla- I’m currently struggling with the fear of ever getting a panic attack even tho i’ve never had one. Besides that i also struggle with toilet Agoraphobia. I don’t even eat out anymore because of that. Thank you for praying for me!❤️
Loved this chapter!! Please don't stop sharing your faith ♥
You’re such an Inspiration! I’m so happy I found your channel and social media, you are really changing how I see things! Thank you 💜
Beautiful life testimony. God is good!!
Wow... love, love, love this and you!!! So inspired and motivated to break free and not be afraid to be my own person, for my own happiness. Thank you.
Wow
Amazing Courage
I'm from Baghdad Iraq & I missed out on a wonderful man of God because my parents lost it. When I look back I regret telling my parent's. Unfortunately for me the fear drove me to walk away from love.
But I must say that God has restored me & Jesus is leading me to a fulfilling life as I serve him.
Beautiful testimony Suzan.
Thank you so much for always sharing your faith and love for god on your platform. I hope this helps more people understand that we should not fear god, he loves us no matter how imperfect we may be, or how many times we mess up. He will always be there to help guide us! I hope one day I can find the words to help reach out to people in the same way you do! God bless 🙌
Your story is so inspiring, thank you for sharing it with us. You are brave
Thank you so much for sharing. So encouraging.
Just came across your channel and I just want to say thank you so much for your bravery! This video is so timely and I really appreciate you being so transparent . God is so good ! Take care 💖
Steve crying in The back kills my heart. Love you Saz, you are my inspiration.
This is so beautiful Saz! I was in tears when you mentioned how you felt God walk you down the isle wow I love how real you are with yourself to God it’s like a breath of fresh air to come across channels like yours and a family like yours which is a beautiful representation of Gods faithfulness🙌🏼 I love you ❤️
You’re amazing, so inspiring and so thankful to you for being so REAL! As a fellow middle eastern Christian, I hear and feel everything you’re saying and where you come from. I just recently got engaged last week to my amazing boyfriend who is not middle eastern, but white as can be, and now that I’m going into the next phase of planning my wedding, I can definitely say there is fear! My dad is Muslim/Palestinian and my mom is Christian/Mexican, both love my fiancé so much, but the idea now reality of marrying someone not of either culture and having this mixed wedding has given me fear now coming to fruition. But I know and have Faith that God is going to bless our marriage and have all of our friends and family be so supportive and loving. I only pray for our day to be a glorious, fun, loving and supportive day! It’s such a huge deal and all I have to remind myself is that it’s all about me and my fiancé, and also most importantly God blessing our marriage. Because at the end of our life, when it’s just us two left, that’s all that matters, not the opinions of others. I love him and he loves me and that’s all that matters, and I know all we want for each other is to love on and support one another. Thanks again for always being open with us Sazan! You, Stevie and lil Teenie are just so inspirational and I pray God blesses me the way He has you all. Love you my fellow desert princess and God bless! GOD IS GOOD! 💖🤗😘🙌🏽
This is absolutely beautiful! My husband is Palestinian and I am Italian / German. Even though we are both Christian it was very very very hard because of our parents. Both sets of parents just felt how can this ever work. But we felt God brought us together and know that now more than ever 14 years later (marriage and two beautiful kids)
Sazan, i am crying. I was praying to God because i am going through a similar situation but much more related due to my parents conservative traditional Hispanic culture and God wanted me to see this video and know that i am not alone and that it will all be okay in the end! Thank you Sazan, bless you and your beautiful family. You are truly a role model and a messenger of the lord.
Chic Girl Problems i Can totally relate to you, I too have Hispanic conservative traditional parents. My parents aren’t aware I’m dating someone who isn’t Mexican nor going to college. My sister found out and threatened me that I either break up with him or she’s telling my parents. I really don’t want my dad to found out because he thinks she highly of me. My whole family says that I need to be with someone like me who has the same morals and that is also going to college. My boyfriend is going to the Air Force. I don’t know what to do anymore I love him but all my sisters do is talk crap about him and say I’m young and need to leave him because I’m their eyes he isn’t worth it. I don’t want to lose my parents trust especially if they find out I’ve been sneaking around with him for a year now.
Oh sissy! I love you all so so much! Thank God for all His love that changes atmospheres and hearts! Amen amen amen! So many hugs sent to you! Gives me hope that maybe soon God will fulfill that dream for me too!
This made me cry, there is so much love and wisdom in your words
Sazan this is such a beautiful story! I just found your channel, and I love it! I follow and watch other bloggers, but you are so different. I appreciate your transparency and authenticity. Thank you so much.
This was just so overwhelming! Its true when you said that sometimes you just feel that inner peace and you know it. You made me feel fearless today and thank youbfor that!
Gosh Sazan
Thank you so much for giving us your testimony. I know it was a difficult time in your life and it brought me to tears just seeing you share it with us. To God be the Glory!! Your testimony will reach so many and Christ will surely restore the lives of those who come across this message. May Christ our Lord continue to bless you and your family. Please continue with these videos.
Thank you so much for sharing this Sazan. It’s incredible what God is doing in your life and using you to reach to us. God bless you! Xoxo
Praise praise praise GOD! So happy and proud of you Saz. It’s so amazing so hear an inspirational Woman who many other women and young girls look up to speak on a God who is so real, more than we can ever imagine. Continue to be blessed.
You seem to be a beautiful person inside and out! God bless you!
Love your honesty and sensitivity to express your faith! I love you Sazan!!!
Sazan, you are so inspiring and love all your posts, but really miss your focused makeup videos. Watching your videos after a long day is what I would look forward to. Best of luck!
very similar to my lifestory ! my father didnt come to my wedding too... but i have a perfect relationship with my lovely husband and i cherish him and thank god for having him, thank u sazan for your beautiful makeup tutorials
Truth wins love this, clean u have support.
LOVE LOVE LOOOOOVED this one! Please do more makeup and motivate vids!! And a hair routine one please 😍
This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
I’ve been a subscriber for at least this long. But I think the video came at the right time for me.
God literally spoke to me through you. Going through some hesitation and fear. For many years, too many. Have been seeking and trying to figure out my relationship with God. Looking for him desperately. Today he reached me and reminded me through you. Thank you for that. Thank you for being so open and real. Love you girl! God bless your beautiful family. ❤️
I love this! Your transparency and this testimony is beautiful! May God continue to guide you and your family 💕
This video brought me to tears. You're are a strong woman and I know this video is going to be so inspiring to so many different people including my self in so many ways, may god always bless you and your beautiful family! 💗
I love watching your channel. Thank you for being so real and transparent! You are truly inspiring.
I really needed this message right now, even if I watched it a month or so after you uploaded. Thank you for your inspiration Sazan! You are beautiful inside and out! 💜
you are so special! thank you for pursuing more!
So happy for you and your family! It’s great to see and hear it all worked out with your parents eventually 🙏🏼🙏🏼
So blessed by your testimony. God is good indeed.
Wow this deeply moved me. You are so brave and so strong. Thank you for your vulnerability and openness in sharing Christ/your heart with the world ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing! I am currently going through something like this. I have been hiding a secret from my parents for about 4 years and I am about to get married next month, December. I have been wanting to tell my parents my situation for about a year and a half now but I don’t have the courage and I am terrified I may loose them.
this was so beautiful it made me teary. you're so sweet and uplifting!!