Unspoken Balkans

Growing up with Balkan parents came with love, culture, and traditions — but also unspoken struggles, abuse, and generational wounds. We will dive into the stories many of us were never allowed to tell: my own journey of survival and healing, the experiences of others who grew up in similar homes, and the voices of special guests who have walked this path too. Together, we’ll explore trauma, resilience, and the ways we can reclaim our stories, break cycles, and find healing. This is for anyone who has ever felt unseen, silenced, or misunderstood — you are not alone.

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Episoder(13)

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...

18 Sep 20258min

War, Violence & Identity

Did you know that the war in Bosnia didn’t just take lives during the 90s… it’s still taking lives today?Since 2015, 56 women have been killed in Bosnia because of gender-based violence. In 2024 alone...

11 Sep 20254min

A Letter to my Mom, Unedited

In this episode of Unspoken Balkans, I read a deeply personal letter I wrote to my mom, unedited, — the woman who stayed, who enabled, and who failed to protect me. This letter is about the silence, t...

11 Sep 20258min

A Letter to my Dad, Unedited

This episode is one of the most personal and raw I’ve ever shared. It’s a letter I wrote to my father — a reflection on pain, generational trauma, and the scars left behind by abuse. I chose to upload...

11 Sep 202512min

A Survivor’s Story #1

In this episode, I share the story of an anonymous listener who bravely opened up about the abuse they endured at the hands of their own family. Their story is raw, painful, and honest — a reminder of...

11 Sep 20256min