Aisha felt like she’d lost everything in the aftermath of the war in Syria. The conflict destroyed her home, her community and her way of life. The trauma of war also destroyed Aisha’s sense of self. As a refugee in Lebanon, Aisha suffered from panic attacks and insomnia.
Then Aisha joined a group of wonderful women. Women who she could relate to, who she could talk to. Women who supported her to rebuild her life. Thankfully, when all seemed lost, Aisha found herself again.
English classes helped me gain self-confidence. Being able to learn new skills at this age, I found a purpose in my life again, and began to read again.
