Dear 18-year-old Saman,
Soon you are going to face some real challenges.
We're still living in an era where women are often 'told' what is right for them but are rarely 'asked' what they themselves want.
So be strong and opinionated.
Aim high and work hard until you reach it. Meanwhile, ignore everyone saying you 'can't' or you 'shouldn't'.
Love,
Saman Abidi
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