Mental Health

Diary of An Afghan Woman

Diary of An Afghan Woman

Diary of An Afghan Woman

"I still have more dreams..."

I Fear for my Daughter's Life and My Own

"Refugees experience all kinds of trauma prior to, during, and after their journeys to safety..."

I pray most of all for my children who are still in Afghanistan and Iran.

If you have a child, you will understand how I feel.

In the constitution, on paper, women have equal rights with men, but in reality, they have no rights there.

I kept thinking, "I will be dead; I'm not going to make it!"

The people that transport you, they don’t show love.

" I want to leave something for my children and grandchildren. The Italians give me a place to sleep and food, but I need help finding a job..."

“Call your family. Send money.” I said, “I don’t have family. I am an orphan.”

My husband told me to go to Germany with our youngest son because I am a math teacher and can speak English, and because I am strong.

"I like being in school again..."

If they send me back to Afghanistan or any other country, what will I do?

I am a lonely woman with two children.

Because I am almost fourteen and the oldest son, I am responsible for our family.

The journey is very, very risky. Many people died — a lot.