Navigating Identity and Refuge

This chapter chronicles a personal journey of evasion from familial threats and the complexities of cultural identity within the Somali clan system. The speaker recounts their experiences as a refugee, highlighting the stark cultural contrasts encountered in a new environment, particularly regarding gender roles and authority. Through poignant anecdotes, they explore the challenges of communication and the navigation of legal and social systems while grappling with the weight of family ties and past traumas.