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A Syrian Refugee Family Rebuilds Home In Tennessee

Ten years ago, Kinan Alrifai left her family behind in Syria, moved to the U.S. and got a job teaching. Her husband and children eventually joined her years later.

A decade later, Alrifai reflects on fleeing from the Syrian civil war and rebuilding her life in a new country. WPLN’s Alexis Marshall reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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