About
My Journey. Your Strength.
I have lived in four different countries and faced many challenges that shaped me into who I am today. Through those experiences, I found strength, learned from diverse people, and discovered the power of resilience and connection.
The lioness, the resilient immigrant woman who fled civil war in Sudan at age 20 and journeyed across countries before settling in Canada. As the eldest of nine children, I learned responsibility early, but it was through my travels and self-education that I became an independent thinker and advocate. My writing draws from my life’s trials and triumphs, aiming to inspire others-especially immigrant women-to overcome adversity and transform pain into purpose. I have contributed to publications such as The Shoes-Project, Women and Trauma, and Women of Courage.
Now, I help immigrant women like you find wholeness, belonging and purpose.
The lioness, the resilient immigrant woman who fled civil war in Sudan at age 20 and journeyed across countries before settling in Canada. As the eldest of nine children, I learned responsibility early, but it was through my travels and self-education that I became an independent thinker and advocate. My writing draws from my life’s trials and triumphs, aiming to inspire others-especially immigrant women-to overcome adversity and transform pain into purpose. I have contributed to publications such as The Shoes-Project, Women and Trauma, and Women of Courage.
Honesty
Is about telling the truth and doing what is right in every part of life. It builds strong trust, deep respect, and true peace of mind. I find my life running smoothly because of honesty. I would not have healed in hiding, in pretending that all is well and good while crying from inside. Be honest, and you will heal and find peace of mind.
Curiosity
Is what kept me alive during survival. When I arrived in Canada and touched snow for the first time. When I walked into the Egyptian Museum, I stood before hieroglyphics and felt the weight of African history in my body. When I learned that blue is for boys and pink is for girls and laughed instead of being ashamed. Curiosity kept me reaching.
Human Connection
In the refugee camp, there were no tools or devices that could facilitate communication. So, we would talk to each other and tell stories. That is humans talking directly to other humans; there is no connection as fruitful as being together and supporting each other. I became a leader because I learned from adversities and a diverse group of people across countries. I was in Australia, and I witnessed true connection, even during the toughest times. And it happened because those people had lived in a refugee camp. It is a different kind of experience.