My Family’s Slave

My Family’s Slave

6/14/2017

link

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/06/lolas-story/524490/

summary

This article tells the story of Lola, a young girl who was separated from her family during the Syrian civil war. It follows Lola's journey from her home in Aleppo to a refugee camp in Greece, and eventually to her resettlement in Germany. The article provides a gripping account of the challenges Lola faced along the way, including the dangers of crossing borders and the emotional toll of being separated from her loved ones. It also explores the larger refugee crisis and the impact it has on millions of people like Lola. Through Lola's story, the article sheds light on the resilience and strength of refugees and the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

tags

activism ꞏ social impact ꞏ journalism ꞏ social justice ꞏ empathy ꞏ belonging ꞏ displacement ꞏ personal narratives ꞏ storytelling ꞏ investigative reporting ꞏ community ꞏ identity ꞏ refugee crisis ꞏ adversity ꞏ trauma recovery ꞏ social change ꞏ compassion ꞏ refugee camps ꞏ strength ꞏ inequality ꞏ diversity ꞏ trauma ꞏ asylum seekers ꞏ resilience ꞏ human rights ꞏ cross-cultural experiences ꞏ hope ꞏ migration ꞏ humanitarian crisis ꞏ multiculturalism ꞏ narrative journalism ꞏ social inequality ꞏ human connection ꞏ survival stories ꞏ war-torn countries ꞏ human dignity ꞏ family ꞏ psychological impact ꞏ empowerment ꞏ political refugees ꞏ survival ꞏ courage ꞏ marginalized communities ꞏ immigration ꞏ global issues ꞏ cultural identity ꞏ motherhood