I am from Baghdad in Iraq. My family and I left my country when I was 3 years old because of the war in 2003. I have a brief memory of my childhood there. The day we decided to escape was probably the hardest day ever for my parents, but they knew it was the best option in order for my sister and me to have an opportunity to live a satisfying life. The night we left was the most confusing time of my life. The only thing I recall from that day was the gates from our house closing and my grandma waving goodbye.
From Iraq we decided to go to Egypt. We ended up in Egypt and lived there for 4 years. I started school in Egypt, but I disliked it because I never had the esteem that the other kids had. I was persecuted in school for being a Christian. Most people in Egypt are Muslim. During the last year of living in Egypt, we decided it was not the place to continue our life, and we made a huge decision to move to the United States.
While we were taking a flight from Egypt to the United States, we did not know which state we were going to go to because the government chose for us. We made a couple of stops on our journey. Our first stop was in Germany for one day. Next, we stopped in Florida for two days. Finally, we took the last flight. We were in the airplane for what seemed like forever, but finally we ended up in Chicago, Illinois. My childhood was very unique. Leaving was agonizing in some ways because I still have family in Iraq. I hope one day soon I will be able to go back to the place where my life started.
13 comments:
JM-8 I think this story is really cool
SMcN 7- I really like this story. I love how you still can remember those early childhood memories. The one with your grandma waving is really nice. I have one question though. Do you like Chicago/ the US more than other countries (Egypt or Iran)? Thanks, loved the story.
DE-7 This is a great story. I hope you get to go back to Iraq some day. Hopefully the violence is over in Iraq when you decide to go back
This is a great story. I hope you get to go back to Iraq some day. Hopefully the violence is over when you decide to go back.
This story is very interesting because of what a journey this person went on. I think that it is very cool and awesome.
LK-8
This story is very interesting because of what a journey this person went on. I think that it is very cool and awesome.
LK-8
GZ-8 Great story...I hope you get the chance to go to Iraq some day.
This story is very interesting because of what a journey this person went on. I think that it is very cool and awesome.
LK-8
I thought your story was really intresting. I really enjoyed reading it.
I hope you get the chance to visit Baghdad again.
I think this is a really interesting story. I have a question though, what was the your experience like? We're you scared? I know I would have been. I hope that someday that you can revisit your relatives after the violence has subsided. Again, great story.-MM
This is a very powerful story.mthsnk you for sharing it.
I thought that your story was very interesting and that I hope you get to go back home one day, but after there is no volince
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