Lauraina Bashir

In my wildest dreams, I never expected to find or marry the perfect man. Still, as an American woman who met and married a younger Muslim man, from Pakistan, I was ecstatic when I was able to visit his country several times and become immersed in his culture and family life. With my husband by my side, I lived in bliss, with love and joy, for twelve years, until Mohammed's shocking revelation caused my world to shift towards darkness. I was torn between love and the harsh truth Mohammed had kept secret as he masterminded a series of calculated moves, using guilt, pressure, and persuasion, to exert control over my life and assets that would help him and his family financially. His scheme culm...