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We don’t write about the human emotions of conflicts; we write about the political and economic aftermath. I wanted to write about those feelings.

— Clemantine Wamariya

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My mom says tears are good for your skin.” And maybe your soul, too.

I want to really live in the present, and find love and joy in the world around me.

There is so much human pain and suffering in the world. I want to honor all those difficult experiences and acknowledge their aftermath.

One of the most valuable skills I’d learned while trying to survive as a refugee was reading what other people wanted me to do.

I was the clever child who induced the fairy godmother to bring her parents back to life.

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