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The Goodbye Line project – Photo credit: Adam Trunell

Community, Joy

‘The Goodbye Line’ lets strangers listen to people’s heartfelt goodbyes on public pay phones

Cecily Knobler

4/17/2025
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026