“Though painful, saying goodbye felt right. This time, I wasn’t being forced to leave. This time, I wasn’t running away from anything. This time, it’s my choice, and only I can be held responsible for my life.”
“In a matter of days, I will board a flight and be magically transported to the lands of my ancestors, my beloved Damascus. It’s been a long journey to get to this day, and I’m beyond exlerated that I’ve finally freed myself from the shakles inflicted upon me.”