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I am not a refugee - I grew up in Nebaj. But
during the war they killed my only brother. My brother's
child is 20 by now and since he is orphaned, he lives with
us. I live with my parents - I'm separated from the father
of my children.
Fabustino is 8 years old, Mario is 4, and Juanito here is 1
and 1/2. My only income comes from weaving, since I don't
have a job. I don't receive government assistance. I only
cultivate a little piece of land - the size of a garden.
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I'd like to see us
getting a break for a change, but that is not likely to happen; they have
discriminated against us long before the war. Today
fortunately it is not so bad any more, and as women we can
speak up for our rights. I wish we would at least be
supported in receiving an education. We can't even afford
the school uniforms. My kids should be able to dress
traditionally and still receive a decent education.
If someone is out there who could help my family to make
ends meet I would be very thankful. The most important thing
in my life as of now is income, some kind of work, money,
'Pisto' - dough.
Of course I aspire to higher goals, but without these basics
- well... since you ask me: I like music, especially the
violin, the guitar, even though I don't play any
instrument.
During the war we couldn't afford to have much hope, today -
at least we try to be hopeful...
You have to send some photos back to me, promised?
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