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I could get through this. I would be strong because I was so close to achieving my dream of having my kids together.Abeba Habtu
2
Eritrean people are strong and caring. And despite all that we had been through we were brimming with optimism. Our country was on the verge of huge change.Abeba Habtu
3
One might say my life has been tragic. Yet, as I sat in pain in the hospital I raised my tired hands toward the sky, palms facing in, fingers spread, and I gave thanks.Abeba Habtu
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Whether I felt strong and courageous or not, I would now have to be for my baby boy.Abeba Habtu
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Please remember, no matter how hard it seems and no matter how badly you feel you can always become courageous.Abeba Habtu
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I love you so much, Sahra. You will do wonderful things. Have courage and believe in yourself.Abeba Habtu
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I knew right then and there that I would become as courageous as I needed in order to keep him safe. I thought of the soldiers and bullets that I hid from in Asmara. I would stand and fight them to keep Fili safe.Abeba Habtu