Aya Samah: My difficult childhood made me fear the responsibility of motherhood.

Actress Aya Samaha emphasized that assuming responsibility at an early age significantly contributes to shaping a girl's personality, making her more aware of the value of money and the importance of independence.

She explained that working at a young age provides girls with valuable life skills, saying, “A woman who takes on responsibilities from a young age knows how to earn money and grow it...and doesn't wait for anyone to spend on her.”

Confronting childhood harassment

Aya revealed that she was sexually harassed at the age of 11 or 12, noting that this was one of the most difficult experiences she had ever gone through. She explained that she learned how to deal with such situations thanks to the support of her mother, who encouraged her to confront them and set clear boundaries with others. She said, “When I would go and tell my mother, she would teach me how to behave. She was always there for me, but she would let me be the one to confront them.”

A challenging childhood experience

Aya spoke about growing up in a home where tension and conflict between her parents affected her view of family relationships. She noted that her father married another woman, leading to his separation from her mother, which was a shock to her at the time. She added, "I didn't understand why he married another woman. I thought as long as they loved each other, they should be together. But later I realized that love isn't everything."

decision not to have children

Based on her personal childhood experiences, Aya decided to postpone having children, expressing her fear that her child would go through the same circumstances she had. She said, "I'm complex. It's not easy to have a child when I haven't even lived my life yet." She emphasized that motherhood is a huge commitment, and she fears that having a child in her life will be a burden that limits her freedom.

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