“My dream was to achieve freedom,” says Sheri (pseud, 28). “To have my rights in this l

ife, something that women do not have in Iran.” She felt good when leaving her country: “Except for being away from my family, I thought I’d have to leave to make my dream come true.” The journey that took her through Turkey to Greece and finally to the UK was very difficult. “On the way […] I kept feeling hopeless, like, is this dream that you have worth these moments? Is it worth your family’s concern?” she remembers. But she convinced herself to be strong and pursue her dream: “All those scenes, just like a movie, always appear in front of my eyes, but by imagining the bright future, I try to forget them.” Now in England, despite the distress of being alone in a foreign country, Sheri feels free. “Now, my dream is to progress in professional or educational (if I can study) fields as much as I can. And to be happy and feel relieved along with my family.” Full Story