What do you see when you look at a refugee? Behind that word is a life, a family, a history, and often a level of loss most people will never fully understand. People do not leave home lightly. They leave because staying becomes unsafe. And even after they reach safety, what they have lived through does not simply vanish. Trauma stays in the body. It can show up in sleep, trust, relationships, concentration, and the long, difficult work of trying to feel settled again. I know this personally. I grew up around conflict, and I’ve spent years working in emergency medicine. I’ve seen how deeply fear and uncertainty can shape a person, long after the immediate danger has passed. That’s why World Refugee Day matters. It’s a reminder that refugees are not just stories of survival. They are human beings who deserve dignity, compassion, and the chance to rebuild their lives without constantly being made to feel like outsiders. Being welcomed is not only about crossing a border. It is about...