#ivelearnedtoaccept

Family

11 people share how acceptance led them to a happier life.

Alicia Barrón

9/12/2016
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