“My dream is to have a big position… To tell my story. To study music and to be a good human,

” says student Leen Sukkar (23), in hopes that sharing her experiences can motivate people going through difficult times. She left her home in Syria with her father after her mother was imprisoned for humanitarian work, which traumatized Leen and still affects her mental health. When she first got to Belgium, Leen says she felt afraid, depressed, and empty. She missed home and her mother, who was still in Syria. “Life seemed very dark and difficult without her,” she says. “When I left I felt like I’m leaving very big part of me there.” But Leen maintained hope for the future, and drew on her mother’s love when they were reunited: “You have to stay living, so you will find ways to handle it.” She focuses on the positive influences of her experiences, which have made her independent and stronger: “I appreciate all what happened in the past, because, without that, I will not be in my place now.” Full Story

“My dream is to have a big position… To tell my story. To study music and to be a good human,

” says student Leen Sukkar (23), in hopes that sharing her experiences can motivate people going through difficult times. She left her home in Syria with her father after her mother was imprisoned for humanitarian work, which traumatized Leen and still affects her mental health. When she first got to Belgium, Leen says she felt afraid, depressed, and empty. She missed home and her mother, who was still in Syria. “Life seemed very dark and difficult without her,” she says. “When I left I felt like I’m leaving very big part of me there.” But Leen maintained hope for the future, and drew on her mother’s love when they were reunited: “You have to stay living, so you will find ways to handle it.” She focuses on the positive influences of her experiences, which have made her independent and stronger: “I appreciate all what happened in the past, because, without that, I will not be in my place now.” Full Story

“My dream is to have a big position… To tell my story. To study music and to be a good human,

” says student Leen Sukkar (23), in hopes that sharing her experiences can motivate people going through difficult times. She left her home in Syria with her father after her mother was imprisoned for humanitarian work, which traumatized Leen and still affects her mental health. When she first got to Belgium, Leen says she felt afraid, depressed, and empty. She missed home and her mother, who was still in Syria. “Life seemed very dark and difficult without her,” she says. “When I left I felt like I’m leaving very big part of me there.” But Leen maintained hope for the future, and drew on her mother’s love when they were reunited: “You have to stay living, so you will find ways to handle it.” She focuses on the positive influences of her experiences, which have made her independent and stronger: “I appreciate all what happened in the past, because, without that, I will not be in my place now.” Full Story

“My dream is to have a big position… To tell my story. To study music and to be a good human,

” says student Leen Sukkar (23), in hopes that sharing her experiences can motivate people going through difficult times. She left her home in Syria with her father after her mother was imprisoned for humanitarian work, which traumatized Leen and still affects her mental health. When she first got to Belgium, Leen says she felt afraid, depressed, and empty. She missed home and her mother, who was still in Syria. “Life seemed very dark and difficult without her,” she says. “When I left I felt like I’m leaving very big part of me there.” But Leen maintained hope for the future, and drew on her mother’s love when they were reunited: “You have to stay living, so you will find ways to handle it.” She focuses on the positive influences of her experiences, which have made her independent and stronger: “I appreciate all what happened in the past, because, without that, I will not be in my place now.” Full Story

“My dream is to have a big position… To tell my story. To study music and to be a good human,

” says student Leen Sukkar (23), in hopes that sharing her experiences can motivate people going through difficult times. She left her home in Syria with her father after her mother was imprisoned for humanitarian work, which traumatized Leen and still affects her mental health. When she first got to Belgium, Leen says she felt afraid, depressed, and empty. She missed home and her mother, who was still in Syria. “Life seemed very dark and difficult without her,” she says. “When I left I felt like I’m leaving very big part of me there.” But Leen maintained hope for the future, and drew on her mother’s love when they were reunited: “You have to stay living, so you will find ways to handle it.” She focuses on the positive influences of her experiences, which have made her independent and stronger: “I appreciate all what happened in the past, because, without that, I will not be in my place now.” Full Story

“My dream is to have a big position… To tell my story. To study music and to be a good human,

” says student Leen Sukkar (23), in hopes that sharing her experiences can motivate people going through difficult times. She left her home in Syria with her father after her mother was imprisoned for humanitarian work, which traumatized Leen and still affects her mental health. When she first got to Belgium, Leen says she felt afraid, depressed, and empty. She missed home and her mother, who was still in Syria. “Life seemed very dark and difficult without her,” she says. “When I left I felt like I’m leaving very big part of me there.” But Leen maintained hope for the future, and drew on her mother’s love when they were reunited: “You have to stay living, so you will find ways to handle it.” She focuses on the positive influences of her experiences, which have made her independent and stronger: “I appreciate all what happened in the past, because, without that, I will not be in my place now.” Full Story

“My dream is to have a big position… To tell my story. To study music and to be a good human,

” says student Leen Sukkar (23), in hopes that sharing her experiences can motivate people going through difficult times. She left her home in Syria with her father after her mother was imprisoned for humanitarian work, which traumatized Leen and still affects her mental health. When she first got to Belgium, Leen says she felt afraid, depressed, and empty. She missed home and her mother, who was still in Syria. “Life seemed very dark and difficult without her,” she says. “When I left I felt like I’m leaving very big part of me there.” But Leen maintained hope for the future, and drew on her mother’s love when they were reunited: “You have to stay living, so you will find ways to handle it.” She focuses on the positive influences of her experiences, which have made her independent and stronger: “I appreciate all what happened in the past, because, without that, I will not be in my place now.” Full Story

“My dream is to have a big position… To tell my story. To study music and to be a good human,

” says student Leen Sukkar (23), in hopes that sharing her experiences can motivate people going through difficult times. She left her home in Syria with her father after her mother was imprisoned for humanitarian work, which traumatized Leen and still affects her mental health. When she first got to Belgium, Leen says she felt afraid, depressed, and empty. She missed home and her mother, who was still in Syria. “Life seemed very dark and difficult without her,” she says. “When I left I felt like I’m leaving very big part of me there.” But Leen maintained hope for the future, and drew on her mother’s love when they were reunited: “You have to stay living, so you will find ways to handle it.” She focuses on the positive influences of her experiences, which have made her independent and stronger: “I appreciate all what happened in the past, because, without that, I will not be in my place now.” Full Story

“My dream is to have a big position… To tell my story. To study music and to be a good human,

” says student Leen Sukkar (23), in hopes that sharing her experiences can motivate people going through difficult times. She left her home in Syria with her father after her mother was imprisoned for humanitarian work, which traumatized Leen and still affects her mental health. When she first got to Belgium, Leen says she felt afraid, depressed, and empty. She missed home and her mother, who was still in Syria. “Life seemed very dark and difficult without her,” she says. “When I left I felt like I’m leaving very big part of me there.” But Leen maintained hope for the future, and drew on her mother’s love when they were reunited: “You have to stay living, so you will find ways to handle it.” She focuses on the positive influences of her experiences, which have made her independent and stronger: “I appreciate all what happened in the past, because, without that, I will not be in my place now.” Full Story

“My dream is to have a big position… To tell my story. To study music and to be a good human,

” says student Leen Sukkar (23), in hopes that sharing her experiences can motivate people going through difficult times. She left her home in Syria with her father after her mother was imprisoned for humanitarian work, which traumatized Leen and still affects her mental health. When she first got to Belgium, Leen says she felt afraid, depressed, and empty. She missed home and her mother, who was still in Syria. “Life seemed very dark and difficult without her,” she says. “When I left I felt like I’m leaving very big part of me there.” But Leen maintained hope for the future, and drew on her mother’s love when they were reunited: “You have to stay living, so you will find ways to handle it.” She focuses on the positive influences of her experiences, which have made her independent and stronger: “I appreciate all what happened in the past, because, without that, I will not be in my place now.” Full Story