El Salvador field notes, v4515
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Transcription
[illegible] I'm glad. A great and beautiful thing is that there are no two people on earth who are exactly alike. And yet, we all have the same feelings, the same fears, the same hopes, the same dreams. We all want to be loved, to be understood, to be happy. But each of us has our own unique way of doing it. There are some things that no one can take away from you. Your smile, your kindness, your courage, your ability to love and be loved. These are the things that make you special, that make you you. And no matter what happens in life, no matter how much pain or suffering you may experience, these things will always remain with you. So remember this: You are not alone. There are others out there who feel the same way as you do. Who understand your struggles and your triumphs. Who share your joys and your sorrows. And if you need them, they are there for you, ready to lend a hand, to offer a shoulder to cry on, to simply be there with you through it all. Never forget that you have worth, that you matter, that you are important. That you are loved, cherished, appreciated by many. And that no matter what challenges come your way, no matter how difficult things may seem, there is always hope, always light at the end of the tunnel. Always a chance to start over, to try again, to believe in yourself and in others. So keep going. Keep believing. Keep dreaming. Because your story is just beginning.