When people ask me how my life has changed since I left Iran and moved to Britain, my mind traces back to the time when I felt unsure of myself living in Iran.
When the regime casts a shadow and creates a darkness on your being, your true self is an enigma. In Iran, I was not given a choice about my own identity.
Instead I felt the need to conform to a lifestyle which I did not feel connected to. I felt isolated and alone. Coming to Britain gave me a sense of belonging, a place to find my own