From Forced Marriage to Global Podiums: The Unbreakable Journey of Roya Karimi

Life in Norway brought both relief and disorientation. Roya often reflected on how strange it felt to arrive in a country of safety only to realize that she was still a teenager raising another. But Norway’s openness and stability helped her regain control of her life. She learned the language, adjusted to a new culture, and began rebuilding a sense of self that had long been suppressed.