A poignant reflection from a woman in Afghanistan:

I bear deep scars from the Taliban; I lost my job, my home, and became a refugee. Yet, nothing compares to the grief of losing my small bedroom library. Each of my over a hundred books was earned through sacrifice—skipping cafes, missing out on friendships, and forgoing countless dreams. All that I had, my written thoughts and cherished books, were taken from me by the Taliban's grim steps.

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