In a birthplace burdened with oppression and sorrow, the author's journey began, propelled by an unyielding desire for freedom and a better life. Determined to escape the circumstances, the author, at the age of sixteen, set his sights on a new land where dreams could flourish. Despite the hardships and sacrifices that awaited, his resolve remained steadfast, undeterred by the challenges. The path this teenager treaded was fraught with perils. Pirates...