War Child

“In Bosnia, my family lived a happy, fulfilling, and loving life. In 1992, a horrific civil war forced us to leave our home, family, and life as we knew it behind. From country to country, we adapted to any way of life that came our way just to survive. When my father was taken away to a concentration camp, my mother, grandmother, sister and I carried on, despite our fear of the unknown. By the time I was 13, I had attended 4 different schools in different countries. I arrived in the United States without being able to speak any English. From food stamps and Goodwill to the fight to get off government assistance, my story is about how I learned to adapt and thrive.”

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