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After 20 years in and out of prison, a guard told her she’d be back. She proved him wrong.

Mae Cromwell

9/19/2016
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026