Jane Michelle Ark, a former software engineer and US citizen, shares her harrowing experience seeking asylum in the Netherlands as a transgender refugee. She details the threats and hostility she faced in the US, illustrating the urgent need for safety. Marlou Shrover, a professor of migration studies, provides insights into the legal complexities of asylum claims for US citizens. Together, they explore the harsh realities of asylum processes, the challenges of identity, and the hope for a safer future in a welcoming country.
