This is one of the consequences of the civil war. People stop trusting each other, and every stranger becomes an enemy.

ONE OF THE UNSETTLING THINGS about my journey, mentally, physically, and emotionally, was that I wasn’t sure when or where it was going to end.

...children have the resilience to outlive their sufferings, if given a chance.

We all find joy and radiance and a reason to move on even in the most dire of circumstances. Even in chaos and madness, theres still a beauty that comes from just the vibrancy of another human spirit.

In the sky there are always answers and explanations for everything: every pain, every suffering, joy and confusion.

How many more times do we have to come to terms with death before we find safety?" he asked. He waited a few minutes, but the three of us didn't say anything. He continued: "Every time people come at us with the intention of killing us, I close my eyes and wait for death. Even though I am still alive, I feel like each time I accept death, part of me dies. Very soon I will completely die and all that will be left is my empty body walking with you. It will be quieter than I am.

Some nights the sky wept stars that quickly floated and disappeared into the darkness before our wishes could meet them.