I am an author. I write to share my life’s challenges and inspire others facing difficult obstacles.

My life has been a journey marked by resilience and determination. I was born in the countryside of Sudan in 1975, where I grew up as a farmer and hunter in a close-knit village.

Tragedy struck when I lost both my parents at a young age, leaving me and my sister as orphans. My childhood was marred by the backdrop of conflict in Sudan, as the Northern Sudan government sought to assert control over the South. My father, who worked for the government, was accused and tragically killed. Our village was ravaged by civil war, and I witnessed the destruction caused by Northern Sudan soldiers. 

To escape the violence, I embarked on a perilous journey, walking barefoot through unknown territories. Eventually, I found refuge in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, but life there presented new challenges, including language barriers and cultural differences. Conflict once again uprooted me, leading me back to Sudan briefly before finally settling in Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp. I spent a decade enduring the hardships of life as a refugee. 

My life took a positive turn when I became a part of the Lost Boys and Girls program, which eventually led me to the United States. In 2001, I arrived in Las Vegas, facing the daunting task of adapting to a new life in a foreign land. 

My journey is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the unwavering hope for a place to call home. It’s a story of resilience and determination in the face of adversity, and I hope it inspires others to overcome their own challenges.