Family: The Secret to Refugee Success The Happiest Refugee, an Endangered Species Mia Bowen Osmond Encouraged by Her Parents to Think Positively in All Circumstances . He was pushed to believe he was capable of doing things he never thought he could do. Unfortunately in his early teens Ahn's father became a dangerous alcoholic and left the family. His mother was left alone to raise the three young children. He wanted the best for them. A more recent refugee mother from Thailand shares this hope: “My dream is to be able to speak good English and have a good job in Australia” (Tar Eh Paw Gay, 2013). Ahn's mother made many sacrifices and worked hard to be able to provide opportunities for her children. One of the most important aspects of his life was the belief that a good education led to a better future aware of their financial situation and he was also aware of the enormous pressure his mother was under. She tried to reduce the pressure her mother was under by not asking her for the money needed to purchase all the necessary educational resources, but that didn't help. he fit in with his peers. This could have had a negative impact on his results, but instead these difficulties seemed to make him work harder and achieve success. Ahn's circumstances with his family made him feel like he needed to step up and become a responsible man. the house. His mother's sacrifices and his father's words of encouragement that always rang in his head motivated him to achieve this goal. Ahn Do's story of how he overcame poor and disadvantaged circumstances in his home country and as a refugee in Austr...... middle of paper ......and for Medicare” (Sweet, 2010). Refugees arriving by sea are now sent to detention centers where they can remain for long periods of time. I am unable to work or have an independent life. It is also more difficult to apply to bring other family members to Australia. “Refugees arriving by sea will be given the lowest processing priority when applying for family reunification” (Cowie & Medhora, 2014). Ahn relied on family support for his confidence, which may not be possible for refugees today. Ahn Doh's inspiring story of adaptation and success in Australia is a positive example of the refugee experience. Until recently, genuine refugees were given the right to become Australian citizens and start a new life. However, today it is much more difficult to obtain this security for one's future. Their rights to live and work in Australia are less certain.