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S4 EP2: All I Wanted Was Peace - This Is ADMI ft Nabeel Sameer

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4 August 2025
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Nabeel Sameer shares a deeply personal story of adolescence shaped by pressure, loneliness, and a slow-burning rebellion. He opens up about what it felt like to be the only Asian in his primary school, how his mental health declined at home, and the quiet pain that led him into addiction and isolation. At the height of it all, he found escape in the most unexpected place — photography. Through capturing sunsets on his phone, he discovered not just an outlet, but a new direction. His journey wasn’t about instant transformation, but about small, intentional steps out of the darkness. This episode explores the weight of expectations, the impact of unspoken trauma, and how one young man found healing through creativity. If you've ever felt misunderstood, trapped, or numb, Nabeel’s story might speak to you in ways you didn’t expect. Watch, learn, and get inspired. This is not just school. This is ADMI.

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