In one of the Albanian dictionaries, “peace” is defined as a state of being without worries. For those who experience war and oppression, peace becomes a dream and a vision driving their struggle for liberation. It often turns into the ultimate goal, with the belief that peace will make everything fall into place.

However, peace demands a lot of effort. War may end peace, but the end of war doesn’t always bring peace.

The authors of this zine argue that, whether through telling their own stories or sharing the stories of others, the end of a war does not free people from worry. Peace, often exalted as the desired state, can feel disturbing, bitter and exhausting.

Survivors of war may live and die without ever finding peace of mind or soul — without anyone to listen to their memories and pain, or a way to bring about justice.

This zine speaks to these people and listens to them. This is what peace looks like to them.