Did Waris Dirie reunite with her family?

Waris Dirie is a Somali-born model, author, and human rights activist. Waris Dirie had a challenging childhood and left Somalia at a young age to escape an arranged marriage.

In 2019, Waris shared via her foundation website that she had forgiven her mother for the part she played in her mutilation. “Again and again I am asked whether I feel hatred towards my mother because she did this cruel circumcision to me at the age of five. The truth is, you never quite recover from such a terrible experience. But I have never felt hate.”

Mom, I forgave you a long time ago. It is well known that forgiveness is the strongest act of love.” I am proud that you have changed your mind and are fighting today at my side against this cruel practice. This is one of my most beautiful successes. I thank you for that. Mom, I love you very much.”