I have so much in my life. I want to be of value to the world.

I find flaws attractive. I find scars attractive.

I always felt caged, closed in, like I was punching at things that weren't there. I always had too much energy for the room I was in.

Everyone can help. We can educate ourselves and our children about other countries and cultures.

I went through what I imagine thousands of other women have felt. I told myself to stay calm, to be strong, and that I had no reason to think I wouldn't live to see my children grow up and to meet my grandchildren.

People say that you're going the wrong way when it's simply a way of your own.

If we cannot end the conflict, we have an inescapable moral duty to help refugees and provide legal avenues to safety.