Growing up I dreamt of my homeland and how it would feel to be welcomed. When our country found peace and I had just gotten used to feeling at home, war broke out again. I watched our people suffer and I lost a close family member in the early days. This left me shocked, frustrated and hopeless. See how I found a way to release my frustrations and grief after losing my cousin in the conflict. Learn how speaking out and working for peace helped me feel empowered. Seeking unity with other engaged activists helped me see the importance of my own wellbeing, to be able to continue my cause.