Numerous physical traumas from early childhood.
Multiple sexual assault and rape both by men and women beginning around the age of 8~9 until age 15.
Complex emotional traumas from age 6~7 that took on various guises and arose in different settings, spanning my home, school, and interactions within society.
War trauma dates back to my earliest memories, beginning at the tender age of 5. I was born during the Iraq and Iran war.
Psychological trauma that stemed from various sources such as abuse, neglect, loss, or witnessing traumatic events.
These traumas, both from my formative years and later in life, have shaped my path and my resolve to share my story.
Experiencing grief can itself be a profoundly traumatic journey, and my own path has been characterized by profound encounters with grief, each chapter marked by significant moments of pain occurring at different ages.
Throughout my formative years, spanning from approximately ages 5 to 6, encountered the distressing presence of violence across different dimensions of my life, encompassing at home, within the school environment, and within society at large.
Life has been marked by the haunting specter of interpersonal trauma, characterized by both domestic violence and neglect.
Historical trauma, stemming from force displacement and systemic oppression in my community's.
Cultural trauma , arising from the intersection of religious beliefs, war, and systemic oppression.
From the age of 6 up to age of 15, endured sexual abuse trauma repeatedly, at the hands of multiple people, including both "Men and Women".
Developmental trauma has woven a complex tapestry into the fabric of my life, stemming from a range of harrowing experiences.
Business Partner Betrayal
Multiple traumatic events caused by Business Partner betrayal and have often tested my ability to trust.
My life was marked by struggle to find my true sexual identity, due to the shadows of my pas experiences.
Years long traumatic experience caused by survivor's guilt has weighed heavily on my heart, stemming from the profound loss of a dear soul who played a magnified role in my life.
From the ages of 10 to 12, I began experiencing the development of Acute Stress Reaction and weight of those already present traumatic incidents bore heavily on my young shoulders, resulting in a distressing and intense emotional response.
My childhood was marked by the weight of secondary trauma, stemming from my role as a sensitive individual who bore witness to my family's harrowing experiences.
This shared trauma has left an indelible mark on my perception of the world and my place within it, illustrating the enduring impact of collective trauma on the fabric of society and the lives of its individuals.
Prolonged exposure to severe stressors in the absence of a protective and caring atmosphere has left profound emotional and psychological scars.
The emotional and psychological scars from the past have perpetuated a persistent feeling of being left to navigate the tumultuous waters of existence on my own from age 6.
Has been an enduring shadow that has loomed over my entire life, persisting to this very day.
Encountered the distressing specter of workplace trauma. This included enduring a toxic work environment, encountering harassment, and facing traumatic incidents.
My introduction to the world of computers and the internet, at the tender age of 12 to 13, exposed me to the unsettling realm of cyberbullying which went beyond the confines of the online world.
My identity as a refugee is intricately tied to my role as an activist. The pursuit of justice and advocacy for my motherland has been both my purpose and my path.
A multifaceted experience encompassing emotional, physical, and supervisory neglect.
Parental Mental Illness has been a defining thread in my and my siblings life's tapestry.
Experiencing bullying was a painfully routine part of my life, both at school and within the confines of my community.
Around the age of 17, in my homeland and later when I ventured abroad for the first time, I was faced with the harsh reality of racism.
The enduring impact of this displacement continues to shape my sense of self and my longing for a sense of belonging.
Religious & Spiritual Abuse
From the tender age of 7, I found myself entangled in the web of religious or spiritual abuse, a trauma inflicted by the imposition of forced beliefs and practices in Iran.
Sudden Changes in Living Situation
Sudden changes in my living situation, occurring at pivotal ages and these transitions brought with them the upheaval of relocation, loss, and the necessity to adapt to new environments.
Hunger punctuated several stages of my life and these were not just ordinary instances of hunger but were often intertwined with the dire circumstances of having to run for my life or hide from imminent threats.
At the age of 18, I faced a traumatic ordeal that went beyond the agony of losing a beloved sibling.
A high-stress environment acted as an overarching umbrella over my entire life for an extended period of time.
Just when I believed I had reached life's summits, my life took a profound turn when I was confronted with a serious illness that became an ongoing battle.
The true sense of homelessness enveloped my life at the ages of 24 and 28. It's important to note that the experience of homelessness can take on different meanings for each individual.
At the age of 29, I faced the harrowing specter of suicide, a profound moment that brought to light the vulnerabilities and struggles that can visit any life in myriad forms.
Multiple Financial Losses
The ramifications in financial losses caused by business partners and my own choices, cast a far-reaching net of consequences that often expanded beyond the individual, affecting not only myself but my loved ones as well.
Around the age of 17, I found myself thrust into a horrifying event when I experienced the traumatic event of being kidnapped, a terrifying ordeal that unfolded right in the middle of the street in broad daylight.