Contributors

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Kadija Mussa

Kadija is a family scientist, relational therapist, and children's therapist . She brings over a decade of experience working with children, families, and communities impacted by trauma, addiction, and structural violence. With a graduate certificate in infant and early childhood mental health, Kadija has provided therapy in substance use treatment centers, crisis response teams, and community-based settings—always centering cultural humility and family systems. She is also a published scholar whose work explores the intersection of immigration, caregiving, and mental health. On For the Love of Facts, Kadija blends research, real-life wisdom, and radical empathy to help us reimagine what healthy, connected relationships can look like.

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Zamzam Dini

Zamzam is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Assistant Professor of Couple and Family Therapy. She holds a PhD in Family Social Science with a specialization in CFT from the University of Minnesota. Her research centers on the lived experiences of refugee families, and her clinical work focuses on individuals, couples, and families navigating complex PTSD and intergenerational trauma. Grounded in cultural humility and clinical expertise, Zamzam brings deep compassion, sharp insight, and a commitment to truth-telling into every conversation. On For the Love of Facts, she helps us untangle the myths around love, healing, and survival—one honest episode at a time.

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