buddies

Woomera
May, 2002

Dear Barbara:

Thank you for your nice card, and nice things you’ve written to me.

My name is _____ and I am six years old, a girl from Afghanistan. I don’t like to be in the refugee camp. I am here with my parents and my brother, who is 8 years old, for 11 months.

I like skipping, going to school, going out with my parents without officers.

Everyone is trying to kill themselves here, everyday. People are sad and crying. I cry with them. My friend had visa they left the camp, but we are still here and waiting.

I don’t know how old are you?

Some Australian people like us, but not Australian government.

I hope one day I see you and give you 12 hugs.

I love you,
______
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