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Twice Displaced

Lem Zakharia
Jordan
Australia
Queer Identity
Palestine
Music Career
Asylum Process
Heartbreak
Lesbian
Immigration
Lesbian Relationships
Mental Health
Asylum Seekers
Parenting
Family Dynamics
Canada
Arabs Got Talent
Men'sef
Jordanian National Dish
LGBTQ Community
Double Life

When queer Arab musician Lem Zakharia arrived in Sydney heartbroken with two weeks of clothes, a Christmas visit became an asylum journey. This 4-part collective memoir features her ex-girlfriend, family, and friends sharing raw accounts of the same pivotal moments. From almost getting caught by police in Jordan to Arabs Got Talent, from heartbreak to unexpected love - this is the messy reality of... more

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It took me 2 years and dozens of calls from all around the world with friends and family to make this happen. Oh, and my wife nagging me to get off my ass and release it already!

So this is a 4-part series. In this first episode, I take you back to ... more

In my early twenties, I was living a secret life. By day, I was a rising radio host on a commercial radio station in Jordan. By night, I was sneaking around with my girlfriend, afraid someone might catch us holding hands.

In this episode, I go into ... more

What happens when you arrive in a new country with a broken heart, two weeks’ worth of clothes, and no plan except “don’t fall apart”?

In this episode, I take you through the heartbreak that led me to Australia, how I ended up applying for asylum o... more

In the final episode of Twice Displaced, I take you through what happened after I got my permanent residency in Australia: I moved in with my girlfriend… and her two kids. Classic lesbian behaviour, I know. But this episode is about more than U-Hauli... more

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 142 ratings
  • Wow

    Such a compelling life story and told with such engaging storytelling ability. Love the soundscapes and production. I discovered Lem through its a lot and have always been intrigued by her story and its been told here so beautifully. Amazing job- recommend this pod to anyone with ears!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lizzesaiirah
    Australiaa month ago
  • Love!!!

    So interesting and informative, so well produced!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sammy dk29
    Australiaa month ago
  • Wow!

    The quality of this podcast is incredible. The sound design, story telling and heart that has gone into this is just amazing. Thank you for sharing your story. There is no way that anyone could give this a negative rating if they listened to it. Thank you ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sunshinerabies
    Australiaa month ago
  • We need more!

    Gosh I loved this. Please continue sharing stories! Beautifully written and produced. Loved it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jellyclaire
    Australiaa month ago
  • Incredible work

    Thank you Lem for taking us through this journey of resilience and self discovery. As a Jordanian woman married to a non-Arab, I found myself relating to a lot of your experiences around being judged and fear of rejection, isolation and disappointing family and friends. I still struggle with some of the negative emotions to this date when people look at me sideways once they find out I’m married to someone from a different culture or even when my parents make subtle passive aggressive comments b... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lamees 57
    Australiaa month ago

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3. My Whore Era, My Refugee Era
Q: What was your experience navigating the asylum process in Australia?
I faced significant challenges including understanding my visa status, the complexities of the application process, and the emotional difficulties associated with feeling like an intruder in a new country.

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