Family Quote by Gegard Mousasi
“I was born in Iran, my parents are Armenian. We fled from Iran to the Netherlands when I was eight years old. We had a lot of family and friends in Iran, so it was hard to leave, especially for my parents. But we managed to settle well in the Netherlands, after a year in refugee camps. But I understood it was a process.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Personal narrative, 2020
A refugee child’s journey from Iran to the Netherlands involved hardship, adaptation, and eventual settlement.
In simple terms: A child fled war, settled in a new country.
Key Takeaway
Seek community support when resettling.
Themes
migration
identity
resilience
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
personal
narrative
When to use this quote
- school integration
- language learning
- community building
- mental health counseling
Key Concepts
Refugee experience
cultural adaptation
family dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What resources helped you feel belonging?
- How can societies better support young refugees?
A Different Perspective
Integration can be slowed by language barriers and discrimination.
