“I just want a peaceful and meaningful life. I want to become someone my family can be proud of, earn enough to stand on my own feet, and live with respect. I want to leave behind the things that have hurt me and the mistakes I’ve made, become a better person, and get closer to Allah. I don’t want a perfect life—I just want peace in my heart, a clear purpose, and a future where I can finally feel that all my struggles were worth something.”