Asalamalaikum! My name is Samantha, Sam. There isn't much about me that is extraordinary. I'm a mother, a wife, a realtor, and I'm MUSLIM. Growing up I lived in just about every city in Michigan and had never personally known any Muslims. I also didn't have a lot of good influences in my life, which led me to make a number of bad decisions. When I was 16 my whole life changed. I met someone who, through all my stubbornness and terrible behavior, stood just as stubborn beside me, refusing to give up on me, and seeing the best in me that I didn't even know existed. And he was Muslim. We spent almost every day together arguing about religion and lifestyle choices until one day I couldn't argue back. It made sense. The more I thought about it the more I realized I only disagreed out of fear of what others would think. Shortly after, I took my Shahada during my first Ramadan and I never looked back. I'm 23 now, awaiting September when I get to celebrate my 6 year wedding anniversary with the man that saved my life, and the two boys we have been blessed with. Alhamdulilah to say I am blessed is really an understatement. Thank you for letting me tell my story! Salaams!
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