Marlene Zaedyan

I grew up in a war no teenager should ever have to witness. While sirens screamed and shelters became our second homes, my only escape was my books. Between those pages, I built dreams—dreams that, against all odds, came true.

I asked God for guidance and wisdom, and through it all I became a strong woman—one no obstacle could stand against.

I am the mother of two special-needs boys and a daughter who supports me in my darkest days.

I am grateful for everything I went through, because it gave me a voice. Now I can place my stories on paper and turn pain into strength.