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Salah standing beside the water
Salah / Michael Sugrue
IN THEIR OWN WORDS

Salah

In their own words

Translated from Arabic. The author’s deleted draft wording is omitted; one short phrase remains unclear.

Dear me (Salah),

I hope you are well. I still remember your childhood days, days filled with imagination, with fun, and also with fear.

Here I am today, trying to write to you [short phrase unclear], to remind you that you are different and distinctive. You were always fond of discovery and learning. My advice is to trust yourself and not let someone else rob you of your dream or change your outlook on life. All the things you love doing will light your path in the future. I know you are in conflict with yourself and with the environment in which you were born. But believe me, your love of discovery and learning has made you a distinctive and successful person.

I also want to tell you that you will go through very difficult stages, but each time you will find a new way to free yourself from this suffering.

So go out, go forth and enjoy every journey, because you will settle in a safe place, a place that values your talents and skills, a place far from restrictions.

My final advice to you: trust yourself. You are braver than you imagine, and whatever happens, there are people who love and support you.

Salah
13 May 2024

— Salah

Salah kneeling beside shallow water at the shore
Salah / Michael Sugrue
FROM THE LETTER
You are braver than you imagine.
Salah · translated from Arabic
Salah leaping between two seawalls
Salah / Michael Sugrue
Close view of a black T-shirt and bucket hat beside the sea
Salah / Michael Sugrue
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