Trauma does not Excuse Abuse
Unspoken Balkans18 Sep 2025

Trauma does not Excuse Abuse

I grew up in a Bosnian refugee home where war trauma was used as a shield for abuse. In this episode, I share my story — and why trauma may shape us, but it never excuses violence.


If you are in Bosnia & Herzegovina:

* SOS Hotline (BH Women’s Network): +387 (info varies by canton — local NGOs provide support)

* Medica Zenica — counseling and shelter for survivors

* Foundation United Women Banja Luka — legal and psychosocial support

If you are outside Bosnia:

* RAINN (US): 1-800-656-4673

* National Domestic Violence Hotline (US): 1-800-799-7233 or text “START” to 88788

* International hotlines: https://findahelpline.com

You are not alone.

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Episoder(13)

A Survivor’s Story #9

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If you would like to share your story anonymously, please either email: amelavfit@gmail.com OR DM me on Unspoken Balkans (TikTok or Instagram).

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A Survivor’s Story #8

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A Survivor’s Story #7

A Survivor’s Story #7

If you’d like to share your story anonymously, you can reach out to me through email: amelavfit@gmail.com or DM me on Unspoken Balkans (TikTok & Instagram).This is Unspoken Balkans. Until next time, t...

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A Survivor’s Story #6

A Survivor’s Story #6

Today’s episode is not my story, but one shared with me by a brave listener who asked to remain anonymous. Tune into Unspoken Balkans to listen to the full episode.🎙️Email amelavfit@gmail.com or DM U...

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A Survivor’s Story #5

A Survivor’s Story #5

Welcome back to Unspoken Balkans. Today’s episode is not my story, but one shared with me by a brave listener who asked to remain anonymous. They trusted me with their truth — a truth about abuse at t...

25 Sep 20258min

A Survivor’s Story #4

A Survivor’s Story #4

Welcome back to Unspoken Balkans. Today’s episode is not my story, but one shared with me by a brave listener who asked to remain anonymous. They trusted me with their truth — a truth about abuse at t...

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A Survivor’s Story #3

A Survivor’s Story #3

Welcome back to Unspoken Balkans. Today’s episode is not my story, but one shared with me by a brave listener who asked to remain anonymous. They trusted me with their truth — a truth about abuse at t...

22 Sep 202512min

A Survivor’s Story #2

A Survivor’s Story #2

Today’s episode is not my story, but one shared with me by a brave listener who asked to remain anonymous. They trusted me with their truth — a truth about abuse at the hands of their family — and I a...

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