Eman Soudani moved from Jordan to New York to live with her brother Moutz, who promised to support her education. Unfortunately, he subjected her to nearly five decades of severe abuse, including forced labor, physical violence, and sexual assault. Despite the fear and control Moutz exerted, in October 2022, Eman managed to escape to Colorado, although the trauma and psychological toll of her experience persisted, causing her immense difficulty in feeling free even in her newfound safety. Eman has since filed a civil lawsuit against her brother for these abuses.
Eman recalls her brother telling her, 'Don't even think of leaving. Wherever you go, I will find you and I will hurt you,' which kept her in fear for decades.
After more than 45 years of enduring abuse, Eman finally escaped to Colorado, though the psychological scars and fears lingered long after her physical departure.
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