Was it my fault for being a girl
Nobody ever said, “I love you.” Nobody ever said, “You cried because your heart was heavy.” Whenever I was upset, they would say, “Stop acting spoiled. What do you lack? Look at other people’s children…”
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A Letter to a Friend
Hello, my best friend. I hope wherever you are, you are happy and healthy. Although I am far away from you, I love you more than ever, and this distance has not diminished my feelings for you.
Waiting for the radiant sun.
I am a sixteen-year-old girl living in Afghanistan, with roots in the majestic mountains of Badakhshan and days spent in beautiful Kabul.
Two Years on the Learning Journey; From a Student to Supporting Other Girls
It was 1:16 a.m. Afghanistan time. I had reviewed my lessons and had also completed the first week of the Level 2 International written examinations. I was tired, but my mind was still not at rest. I said to myself, ...
There Is Still a Light Within Me
I cannot forget the hope that fell apart that day, nor the dreams that were shattered.