To the People Who Ask Me About 9/11: It has been over 10 years since I learned the full damage pure hatred can cause. I was 13 years old, a high school freshman, and although I already was acquainted with issues related to hatred and violence, nothing could have prepared me for that day. I … Continue reading #20: To the People Who Ask Me About 9/11,
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#19: Dear Soha,
Dear Soha, I adore you. I don't know how else to describe it, but I simply adore you. I love your thirst to learn more about the United States as you settle into your new existence so far from your homeland. I envy you actually, because as hard as it is to adapt to a … Continue reading #19: Dear Soha,
#17: Dear Tina,
Dear Tina, You can blame a song I've been listening to for the last few months for this moment of bravery. My favorite line is "looking for heaven found the devil in me," and there was your face, and I knew it was time. Because loving you found everything I hated about myself. I allowed … Continue reading #17: Dear Tina,
#16: Dear Heather
Dear Heather, I should be contacting you directly. I did it to repair the damage to my relationship with several people from college, but I don't know how to do that with you. I don't know how to go to you and tell you that I am sorry for letting that other shoe fall. I … Continue reading #16: Dear Heather
Faith Taryn Davies 