This book is the first of a series written to cover the journey of an Indian Muslim Girl through Kuwait’s Invasion by Iraq in 1990 led by Saddam Hussein. This first book is her recollection of events that happened over the invasion, prior to the Iraq war, “Desert Storm” and her firsthand experiences while facing a sudden Life altering event when she was 17. As she reflects into those days of her life, she recognizes that she acquired her skills of Resilience, Patience, Perseverance, Focus, Leadership, Communication and Program Management and Emotional Intelligence, at a very early age. This book is written to inspire all such families facing such adversities across the world and be assured that once this phase passes, one emerges as a much better version of self. The version that’s ready to lead, execute and succeed in many different roles that life has to offer.