# @dmregister on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CvYmn15thxT
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/8120799-dmregister-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/legacy-do/61c39e8981cd170a8028356e094dd5ea70a0437a5e805f083144c4506eeaa9d7.jpg
- **Posted:** 2023-08-01T02:00:43.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Des Moines Register (@DMRegister) — https://gondola.cc/DMRegister

## Caption

Shir Agha Safi, a former Afghan soldier whose wife and children were welcomed home to Iowa after three long years, reflects on growing up a child of war and making a new life in Iowa.

Shir Agha Safi first told his story on the hoytshermanplace stage for the #DSMStorytellers "Travel” show.

Tap the link in our bio to hear more of his story and find details on upcoming shows.

#DesMoines #DSMUSA #storytelling #travel #immigration #Afghanistan #Refugee

## Stats

- **Views:** 797
- **Likes:** 89
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## Tags

dsmstorytellers, travel, afghanistan, storytelling, dsmusa, immigration, refugee, desmoines

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