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A letter written from mother to son. – Photo credit: via Heidi Johnson/Facebook

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Mom defends letter to 13-year-old son after being shamed on social media

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

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

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