Kawther Salih, who married Sam Albion at 17, shares her traumatic experiences of living in an abusive relationship that forced her into the illegal tobacco trade in Australia. Albion, who has pleaded guilty to various offenses related to illegal nicotine sales, operated a network of businesses involved in smuggling tobacco, which is part of a booming $7 billion black market. Salih recounts the horrors of her life, including being forced to pack tobacco in unsafe conditions and witnessing violence against other women. She describes the isolation and cultural shock she faced upon moving to Australia from Iran. After suffering physical abuse, she managed to leave Albion and is now determined to speak out against the illegal trade and encourage other women to seek help. The Domestic Violence Action Centre highlights that such coercive situations are not uncommon, particularly in hidden or cash-based jobs. Salih's story sheds light on the dark realities of domestic abuse intertwined with organized crime, as she embarks on a new chapter in her life as a personal trainer.