Aisheh Khatib grew up in the tumultuous city of Nablus in the West Bank. In 1989 Her brother Mahmoud got shot in the heart by a sniper while walking past a group of kids throwing rocks. Ten years later he died from the injury to his heart, which he got as a result of the shot. In the wake of Mahmoud's death, Aisheh's older brother told her he would "follow Mahmoud". A week later he fell from a five story buliding and met his death. Despite the overwhelming pain, with thoughts of revenge and even suicide, Aisheh found comfort in the Parents Circle Families Forum. She has managed to overcome grief to become a mother and a University Professor, along with her speaking engagements for the forum.