Simply put, I woke up. I come from a strict muslim background. Family originally came from Somalia before arriving to the UK. As a child I never saw the sense of religion or how it could be true. But tried for many years to participate and be part of the family and ritual. After my life experiences and thinking about it all independently post university and military I realized the freedom of truth and thought. The CEMB provides a voice for a part of society, forced to hide due to fear of death and violence or the shame and humiliation of the muslim community and family. It provides a platform for others like myself to not just feel free and comfortable with their opinions, but allows us to constantly remember we are not alone in our struggles