When I started dating, my mom had a talk with me about different cultures and how they view women. She told me to be smart about understanding who I was dating because marrying them was a life-long decision if I had children. I trusted my mom, I knew she was being honest, not controlling. Her advice saved me from a marriage like this; I dated a man from Middle East; he was very aggressive and pushy in our few dates. I think after our 2nd date, he asked me to marry him and move to Iran. I broke it off right then; my mom's words rang in my head. I am SO grateful for her honesty with me. When your mum tells you, watch out... pay attention, your mum loves you more than herself.

I have a daughter to a Pakistani man, we met abroad. I lost our first baby, a boy then had our daughter who he has seen once. I honestly believe that my little boy saved me because boys are sacred in their culture and i dont know how things would have turned out! Without a shadow of doubt he did love me but his family had a huge pull on him. Our daughter, he didnt provided anything for her. I moved home to have my daughter with him supposed to follow. my mother helped me. She was the apple of my Dads eye and he absolutely doted on her!! I live in a very rural location here in Ireland and the community always talk about her, how beautiful, kind, mannerly she is etc, its really remarkable! she's absolutely stunning looking and i had the pleasure of raising a beautiful, articulate girl who is flourishing at college, absolutely fantastic personality and he has missed out on that. My heart goes out to all the mothers who had their children ripped away from them and others where their children were murdered by their father, which has happened here in Ireland too. The one thing I've told her is, do not marry a foreign man because of culture etc and she completely understands

There is a book called for the Love Of A Child by Betty Ma Moody she warns young women on marrying into a different culture after her real life experience Not Without My Daughter ! It’s worth a read !

Beautiful beautiful Nadia, I cried so hard looking at her kissing her Mum. Heartbreaking she died so young . I wish Jackie all the happiness she missed out on.

They left that poor girl in a room to die how terrible.

A lot of things touches one’s heart on this story. Sweet Nadia. She was so bubbly and happy despite everything she went through. May her soul rest in peace. And the gift of her granddaughter Azalah that looks so much like her mom at that age! The love of a good mother never goes away.

This man not only preyed upon her when she was only 15 and he was 28, but he then did his damndest to destroy her world.

This is such a beautiful ending. It’s really sad that her daughter passed away before she got to move to the UK. I’m so happy she’s finally getting her family back.

My son was taken by his Egyptian father and I was not able to find him. It took 4 years for us to reconnect. He came home at 15 and is now 24 and still going through therapy for the abuses he endured. I don’t advise any western woman to marry these men😢

He actually TOLD her several times, that he would take the kids away, out of the country........ why would she "never in a million years" think that this wouldn't happen to them?

When you come from completely different religious and cultural backgrounds. If you don’t have the same rights in your partners country as in your homeland it is not a good match.

Such a selfish cruel man to do this to his wife and children. Horrible.

would like to see update on the other siblings in Yemen

Strong mother, she never gave up searching her kids. It was emotional to watch for me 😢

My emotions are all over the place. I can’t even imagine how full the mom’s heart is having her daughter and grands back. I found my biological mom start of lockdown in 2020. That itself was emotional. She was still grieving after my older (half) sister passed in 2019. I visited her twice now and my family. I text her everyday. This story is a miracle. I can’t believe the one daughter remembered her address and wrote to her mum. I look just like my bio mom. I act just like her.😂😂😂😂. I couldn’t believe the daughter is exactly like her mum!!!! I send all my love and prayers for them!!

I cannot stop crying. All those years of suffering. It's horrible this happened to your family. God's grace must have kept you. This situation almost happened to my son and I. His father is Arabic and he had prepared to take our son out of the country. I wised up, filed for divorce and my lawyer placed us in a safe place. We stayed safe while he was summoned and he had to leave the property, due to domestic violence. It was a scary time, but we made it through. That was about eight years ago. These type of men are charming chameleons, who need to control women. They will hurt their own children to destroy the mother.

Who else is in tears??? this mother right here is extra ordinary and more than an example of what a real mother should be .... Lord bless her and her daughters for all the pain and sorrow she had to endure but she stayed vigilant and was very blessed in the end....I love her and don't even know her...

This tore me up! The only consolation is that Sophia made it back home. I can’t understand how a man would deprive an 18-month old of the love and affection of her mother. And not just her…the other two girls! Nothing more wicked than that! Nadia’s passing is so painful, maternal mortality is an epidemic even in the Western world not to mention in a war torn area with a zero to little healthcare system. But had she been in Wales, I’m certain it could never have been an issue. Rahana, as the oldest child will likely never get over what happened. The irony is she’ll probably never leave Yemen. They usually don’t and come to identify with and accept their fate. At least it’s good to know she married a good man. I wonder why her husband wouldn’t take advantage of the family moving to a place offering more opportunities.

This was a hard and beautiful story. Ty for sharing. Im so happy for you and all 6 in Sophia's family to be together. And hats off to Sophia's husband for being willing to make such a move, sight unseen. He obviously lovrs his wife and children, a good man. Deepest condolences in the loss of Nadia

Sadly men from the Middle East often do this especially if they have children with non Middle East women

Thats why always listen to your parents they want the best for you

Iam so glad the mother was able to have some of her family back to her.

This is what happens when you marry the "religion of peace ". :)

Beautiful an very sad story , a mother who never give up , that’s what you call a true mothers love , I hope she gets the other daughter & family back including Nardia’s kids , the tears wouldn’t stop looking at this heart breaking story especially Nardia dying so young , , Young Ladies look at who you fall in Love with , you might not be lucky as this Mum … Blessings & love to the family ..

Am I the only one who balled my eyes out when Sophia and her family arrived 😭 oh my lord ❤️

Such a strong, amazing woman. Best wishes from Ireland 🇮🇪

A powerful story of a mother’s love

The love of a mother can never be matched by anything nor wouldn't understand it! Am glad they all together now

A very touching story. Very sad for Nadia, she seemed so sweet, so affectionate to her mother. Jackie was lucky that the horrible husband who tried to turn the girls against her did not succeed. So nice to see the girls still accept their mother with open arms and affection after such a long separation. Whole family seems beautiful. I wish them all, all the best for the future!

It happens here too. So U & Ur Family are in my Prayers . As a child my brothers & myself were taken many times by our Father. It was so bad. I Live with God in my heart and can feel some of Ur pain. I pray for all the Angels to help heal U & Ur Family

The daughters just cant stop kissing their mom. How beautiful that they loved her even without knowing her!

15 years old hardley gives experience to make adult or wise choices. The man should have arrested for molestation from the beginning.

What a strong woman, she never gave up waiting for this day to come. Watching her emotional story I had to stop the video midway to wipe my tears. Whatever happened in the past Jackie is happy now.

It's incredible that her daughter remembered her mum and what her address was. This must of been traumatic time not knowing if she would see them again. The girls had a terrible childhood. I can understand the PTSD and I wish they had stayed in the UK. '

This poor mother has endured so much pain ,a prayer for her

That’s what happens when teenagers get involved with older men,the father should have chased him away,15 years old belongs in school.

Absolutely the best documentary ever ❤❤❤❤❤❤

I cried with them, it is so wrong to take the kids away from either of the parents,

I wonder if Rahannah ever went back to Wales? How Nadia's 4 children are going? Would be good to get an update. Even what has happened with Sofia and family who are already in Wales

This story should be listen by every woman in the world. A great lesson for every woman

Thankfully Sofia and her family are safe. There is nothing like a mother’s love and Jackie got lucky she got one back and hopefully her eldest Rihanna will also be able to return. I am so sorry that Nadia died for want of a blood transfusion. May she rest in peace. Blessings to all of Jackie’s family.

The pain one man’s selfishness caused his family is unforgivable in my eyes. Know real man would have done this to his children or children’s mother.

This mother daughters life love story broken by different cultural backgrounds made me cried so much.😢😢

I am beyond happy for them to finally be together. Altho I'm extremely saddened for the loss of Nadia. I hope that one day her children will find their way to their grandmother to stay for good. I also hope that the other daughter and her family make that final move to live in Wales with her mother and sisters. I don't know how Jackie was able to go on for so long. She's an amazing, courageous, very strong and beautiful woman! And I have no doubt all of her daughters are the same way. I wish them all the happiness! Rest In Paradise, Nadia

Such a heartbreaking story, Jackie is one tough woman.

what a cruel little man. I have 2 little girls and I cannot imagine. Jackie is such a strong woman.

Oh how I loved this!! As a mother, I can't imagine losing my children for all those years, but Jackie must've truly impacted their lives for the oldest to remember her! Hearing Sophia describe her mother brought me to tears. What a great family.

The daughters are so kind and loving. Something about going through horrors that brings out such love and strength in some people💪🏽💚 I might have missed it but was curious how they overcame language barriers and did the oldest daughters retain any of their English? Also, is there a fundraiser for bringing the rest of the family members to Wales?

I am sobbing. What an incredible story.

A sad story but so happy for this family that they have been reunited and that Sophia’s family has the opportunity to grow up in a safe place in a developed country. I’d love to see a follow up story a few years later to see how the family has adapted to life in Wales.

Poor Nadia! She was so vibrant and lovely. Broke my heart.

This story is so sad. I’m so sorry for everything they went through. I wish the world was an easier place. I heard of a very similar one that involved the father taking the children to Egypt I believe it was. There are many mysteries in the world. Peace to all.

Really Heartbreaking and Emotional 😢..Happy ending for Safia

What a monster … Jackie is a very strong woman… very sad her daughter died … her children remained in Yemen and also her other daughter and grandchildren… hopefully one day they can reunite ♥️

How absolutely sad about Rahannah & her family not making it home & Poor Nadia ❤️‍🩹 she seems so full of life 😢 I’m a mess watching this & I Wish Everyone a Safe Happy Healthy life…love & Best Wishes from a Dublin💚🍀🇮🇪 girl living in The Philadelphia Area ❤️‍🩹🇺🇸

😭 I’m so happy you were reunited with you daughters ♥️

What an IRON lady! I salute you Jacky! You are a brave mom! May God bless you and your Family! ❤❤❤❤

I’m glad we have an update…thank you! This is truly heartbreaking 💔

Culture matters in choosing a future partner.....

Such a sad story my heart goes out for you all I’m glad you had some time with these beautiful girls ❤

So happy for this family to be together now.i hope your other daughter and children will come to Wales to live near you and i am so very sorry about your loss of Nadia. And her children can come when your daughter comes with her children soon. God Bless you all..

Broke my mamas heart! Couldn’t imagine not seen my daughters. God bless this family!

Jackie is the epitome of love as are her girls ❤. This was so deeply moving. Words can’t express how happy and hopeful I am for the entire family. May God continue to keep them all safe. ❤🙏🏾

Such a sad...but lovely story.❤❤❤❤ Thank you for sharing

A Beautiful and sad story! Thank God she gets one of her kids back home with her ❤️❤️❤️😢

This story makes me cry.. lm happy she got her daughters....

😢Thank God for a reunion and prayers for oppression against women. Mom's constant love

Iam so grateful this family has made it as far as they have. And I'm so heart broken for the pain and suffering they have been through. Prayers for them all.

So happy they were reunited, so sad for the time they lost.

I would never understand why anyone would want to get involved with anyone outside the country they live in

Beautiful and sad storied at the same time , but the dear mother never give up , I cry, the pain those little girls when through their was terrible , a lot Blessing to them 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️

God bless Jackie. She is an amazing woman.

Bless them all.❤️The grandchildren safe too.

This is do heart wrenching. Thank God Sophia has returned. I pray they will one day all return to Wales.

What a touchig story of love & determination. I hope Wales allows Sophia's husband to stay & get a job there so he can provide for his family. They mentioned only a 12-month visa for himbut the girls need both their mom & daf.

Happy that the family is reunited ❤❤❤

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘 That was a rough one to get through. Reminds of "Not Without My Daughter". 🥺

For those who talk about religious beliefs. For me this was a true story about a woman who lost her children with no way to get them back. It's so heartbreaking... for those of us that are fortunate enough to have had our children see them grow into adulthood I'm grateful religious beliefs or not... I hope that these children will be happy no matter where they are...

Also, that's evil, to take your children who you abuse just so the mother who treats them with love and affection can't have them. I am always amazed at those who are so saddled with hate and spite and inflict pain and suffering just for the sake of it.

Beautiful story. The strength of Moms love, I hope Safia's husband will not repeat history.

Wow tears are running may God bless them

Thank you 🙏 for the opportunity to join your story.!!

The most incredible story! So filled with every possible emotion! I wish your family every blessing, every joy and love beyond beyond!

What a beautiful and heartbreaking story.

gosh... happiness and heartbreak as I watched this.. Thank you God

This will make a beautiful family Movie. God saw what her husband did to her, was so undeserving so He gave her back her children in the end, and He moved him out off all there lives. God had the Final say. Jackie, you held on through the pain, sleepless nights, and came out victorious. God blessed your friend, who accompanied you on your journey, this is worth sharing in a Family Movie. This story is sad, and beautiful all at the same time. God bless your family, and friends.❤❤❤🙇‍♀️🙏🙏🙏🙋‍♀️🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤👏👏👏 " HOME AT LAST!" MAKE THIS THE TITLE , OFF YOUR FAMILY MOVIE😊 GOD'S BLESSINGS OVER EVERYONE.

I will continue to pray for this family🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

What an amazingly courageous woman! Such a heartwrenching story. I hope she will still be reunited with her other daughter and grandchildren. On a "side note": stories like these do happen, yes, but kindly do not assume that this is in any way "normal" for Middle Eastern or muslim men to behave in this way. I'm from Belgium, born Catholic and became muslim prior to meeting my husband. My husband is Egyptian, we have been married for 14 years and have 3 children. I, as a European woman, have also lived in the Middle East for over a decade now and while, yes, the cultural differences were challenging at times, I do feel home here now. ❤

I cried watching this. So sad Nadia died so young and mum and daughter didn’t get to really make up for their lost years. She seemed so loving and also beautiful in the video. I hope Rahannah and both her and Nadia’s kids manage to join mum in Wales soon. So lovely to see Sophia with her mum. Only a mum knows the never ending love we carry for our children. Jackie was so brave and had hope all those years. I wish her nothing but love and happiness for her future. This also reminded me of Zana and Nadia who were also abducted by their dad and taken to Yemen. I really don’t understand what kind of mentality these men have to abduct their own children like this and to make them suffer. Heartbreaking.

Heartbreaking and beautiful.

What a story it gave me goose bumps .

Sadly people ignorantly get themselves yoked to someone whose basic beliefs are far, far different than their own and further go on to bring children into the mix that can not work out. Those children pay an enormous price, having not asked to enter this world of incompatibility and oftentimes violence. 😢 This situation was totally predictable.

This happened to me as well but not for as long you all. Our father took us for over 2 years. My heart to you all.

After all of the violence, she let her husband take her children out of her house. If I were her, I would have filed for divorce and runaway from him after the abuse. What kind of a father kidnaps his children and brings them to war country?!?

Such a sad story They all lost so much in the end I was crying for them all I hope they live a wonderful life with Mom & one day maybe her daughter & family will go & find happiness with her Big high loving family My heart goes out to you all happy new life ❤️❤️❤️

God bless you all❤

I pray her other daughter and her family have reunited as well as her grandchildren with their father from her deceased daughter 😢

Sally Fields an actress did a movie a long time ago about this same issue. My mom had me watch it so I wouldn’t put myself in the same situation.

What an incredibly sad story, I cried through it all, most of all when the daughter finally came back home with her whole family to finally live with her mum❤ I am so very sad about the daughter who died just because no one treated her bleedings, in Britain she would most probably had survived. I wish the other daughter will return to Britain as well,her mum deserves to have her home❤I could have ended up in this situation as well, I married a Palestinian guy when I was young, but I had just read "Not without my daughter" by Betty Mahmoody, and I was terrified to have children with him and left him within two years of marriage. That's 30 years ago and I ironically met an Israeli man after my divorce,had two children and never could have been happier❤I wish you and your daughters everything good in life❤love from Scandinavia.

Lots of tears watching this. ❤