"It's frightening when you hear missiles, planes and fighter jets - I don't know what it is - going above us, and you're hearing big bombs, and what that is we don't know as we don't know the details of what they are. It's telling your kids what it is and helping them navigate through this moment, which is important especially as the dad of the house."
"I've got to be honest guys, it's been a bit of a scary situation but at the same time weirdly enough I've felt very secure and looked after. My studio has become my bunker. We were advised to go into the basement on the first night of all the noise started and we were down here sleeping."
Rio Ferdinand, the former Manchester United defender, relocated to Dubai with his wife Kate and three children in August. During recent Iranian missile strikes on the UAE, Ferdinand and his family took shelter in their basement. He described hearing missiles, planes, and fighter jets overhead as frightening, emphasizing his responsibility to remain calm and help his children navigate the situation. Despite the scary circumstances, Ferdinand reported feeling secure and looked after. The family engaged in activities together similar to their Covid lockdown experience, including home-schooling and workouts, adapting to the unusual circumstances while managing their safety.
Read at Irish Mirror
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