YOUTH STORIES · TüRKIYE
Omar’s Story
After many days of anxiety, Omar found the courage to talk to a family member. He explained what had been happening and showed them the messages. With their support, he realised he had become a target of online exploitation — together they blocked and reported the account and cut off all contact.
With his family’s help, Omar learned that real friends do not demand secrets, use threats, or push for private information. He understood that speaking up early is a sign of strength, not weakness.
— A story from Türkiye. Published with Amal İnsani Yardım Derneği (AIYD).
This is an excerpt from the SAFE CHANGES storytelling booklet — the full story continues in the published 128-page collection.