Overcoming Fear of Abuse Through Socialization in Samra’s A Good Wife Escaping The Life I Never Chose

Abstract

Samra Zafar, a young and inspiring award-winning speaker in Canada, recounts her real-life experiences in her literary work, "A Good Wife: Escaping the Life I Never Chose." This poignant memoir chronicles Samra's journey through the hardships she faced in pursuing her education and her abusive marriage. From her teenage years, she endured turbulent experiences that instilled fear within her. However, she came to realize that her dreams were more significant than succumbing to her fears. By pursuing education and utilizing it as a tool for empowerment, she overcame these fears. Fear is deeply interconnected with human emotions and sentiments, as Friedrich Nietzsche once stated, "Fear is the mother of morality," and this quote resonates with Samra's experiences. Raised in a religiously rooted environment, Samra was influenced by moral and religious beliefs. By utilizing concepts from social psychology and theories of socialization, this paper aims to explore how Samra's experiences with social interactions, support systems, and self-perception contributed to her ability to overcome the fear of abuse and reclaim her autonomy. The analysis provides valuable insights into the transformative power of socialization in the context of overcoming fear and breaking free from abusive relationships.