I’m 19 years old Arab girl. My family is Muslim, and my dad controls every part of my life. What they don’t know is that I’ve left the religion, and I feel like I can’t truly be myself around them. I’ve decided to escape to London next month, but I’m scared and unsure how to prepare for this big step.
I don’t want to get caught, and I also don’t know what life will look like once I’m on my own in a new country. Has anyone here been in a similar situation—leaving their family and religion behind? What advice would you give me to stay safe, prepare myself mentally and financially, and start over in a healthy way?