One of the things I brought from home was my sister’s artwork. This one says, ‘God Bless Our Home’ in Armenian. Although we were born and raised in Syria, my grandparents were Armenians from Turkey who were forced to leave the country in the time of the Armenian genocide of 1915. They began a new life in Syria, and everything was very good until the last 5 years.
They were refugees and now we are refugees too. It is very hard.
Shoghig
Arrived 2017
Syria
Photograph: Christine Morrissy http://morrissyphotography.com
#armenian #syrian #refugee #refugees #Australia
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Wishing you and your family every happiness and good fortune from here on xx
It always makes me sad when I think of any refugees, but when I think of my fellow Armenians going through this again in such a short time, it breaks my heart. I hope Australia becomes your forever home, and that you, your children and grandchildren build a wonderful life together x
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That is beautiful I hope one day you and your sister will be reunited. I’m a proud Armenian but I am a happy Australian. Australia has given me so much and I can only hope it will make you and your family as happy as it makes me and my family. Remember your past but live for the future.
Arev Cholakian
Welcome and good luck.
I cry every time I read these stories. Every time.
It’s unimaginable from the comfort and security my home, yet these folk were sitting in the comfort and security of their own homes not that long ago.
Shoghig, I wish you a peaceful journey for your future in Australia. Most welcome❤️
Leah Emmanuel Susanna Emmanuel Lolita Emmanuel
Wishing you all peace and joy here in Australia.
This makes me cry.Hayi bakht, taparakan, pandokht Biyc Astvac mi doore pakom e myose bacom.barigalost Shokhik jan.Tokh astvac orhni dzer nor ton@
Welcome! I’m glad you are here. Wishing you a lifetime of peace. ????
Welcome ️Wishing you all peace and joy ????????
Good luck in the new home, we all hope peace prevails everywhere
Robyn Foxx do you follow this page?
All the best for your new life here. I hope you find peace and happiness, people you can call family ❤
Emanoeil Hakoupian ❤
This made my cry. No matter what circumstances you face Shogig, your memories of your precious loved ones will remain in your heart forever. May God continue to bless your new home <3