A Syrian story in progress

[integration journey]

I want to document my journey. 
I was born and raised in Syria and moved to the US when I was 16. 
I’ve grown so much and learned a lot in the past 9 years.

🤍🤍

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Leo’s life purpose course has been very helpful along with the booklist. 
I’m using my 20s to build skills and install good coping habits 

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Vernon Howard is one of my favorite authors to read. 
I found out about him through Leo’s booklist. 
he tells it like it is 

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The Syrian revolution has had a lot of impact on my life. 
The Syrian revolution started in 2011. The west calls it a civil war but it was actually a revolution against the tyrants of Syria. 
The revolution instilled a lot of values in me like honoring truth, freedom, love and equity. 

[Wisebaxter]

Do you still have a lot of family in Syria and have you gone back much?

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9 hours ago, Wisebaxter said:

Do you still have a lot of family in Syria and have you gone back much?

Yeah my parents are still in there unfortunately. I want to make enough money to get them out.
I can’t go back because it’s too dangerous for people my age but I want to get old there hopefully. Syria is actually a very diverse country both culturally and geographically. 

[Wisebaxter]

Damn dude I had no idea it was still dangerous there as you don't hear about it in the news anymore. What's going on there now then? Same thing as before?

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15 hours ago, Wisebaxter said:

Damn dude I had no idea it was still dangerous there as you don't hear about it in the news anymore. What's going on there now then? Same thing as before?

Yeah nothing really changed since the dictator  is still ruling with an iron fist much like North Korea 

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I got a new job offer for a new stepping stone job and I’m really happy. I’m currently working overnight shifts and the lack of sleep is getting to me. 

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Very greatful for this journal and forum. I’m building the habit of using this journal instead of Instagram because I tend to waste a lot of time on there 

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Burning through some karma🤍 my date yesterday was amazing

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Demonstrations in southern Syria demanding freedom from tyranny 

Syrian Flag & Druze flag❤️

[gambler]

Are you Druze by any chance?

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3 minutes ago, gambler said:

Are you Druze by any chance?

No I’m not but I love my Druze brothers and sisters  

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I feel that I have made some subtle progress in my life since starting this journal a week ago😊

[gambler]

22 hours ago, integration journey said:

I feel that I have made some subtle progress in my life since starting this journal a week ago😊

When was the last time you visited Syria, do you have plans to, do you miss it? 

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45 minutes ago, gambler said:

When was the last time you visited Syria, do you have plans to, do you miss it? 

I was born and raised there and then left in 2015. I don’t plan to go back until the dictator is gone just like thousands of Syrians are waiting too. I miss it everyday. Syria lives in my heart🤍

Where are you from if you don’t mind me asking? 

[gambler]

17 minutes ago, integration journey said:

I was born and raised there and then left in 2015. I don’t plan to go back until the dictator is gone just like thousands of Syrians are waiting too. I miss it everyday. Syria lives in my heart🤍

Where are you from if you don’t mind me asking? 

I was born and raised in Canada but I’m southern Iraqi.

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33 minutes ago, gambler said:

I was born and raised in Canada but I’m southern Iraqi.

Nice to meet you😀

[gambler]

1 minute ago, integration journey said:

Nice to meet you😀

Nice to meet you too my kin 🤍