Unspoken Balkans
AmelaGrowing 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, resil... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 13 | Founded | 15 days ago |
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| Categories | Personal JournalsSociety & Culture | ||||
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In today’s episode of Unspoken Balkans, we are taking a deep dive into a personal experience of mine. Dating a Bosnian Muslim boy/man just to appease my parents, starting at a very young age.
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 am honored to be the voice to share it here.
Befor... more
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 Netwo... more
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 — almost one woman every month.
Why? Because t... more
Every 1 in 2 women in Bosnia have lived through violence. Since 2015, 56 women have been killed by intimate partner or family violence. And in 2024, nearly one woman every month lost her life this way.
These aren’t just numbers — they’re lives. They... more
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, the neglect, and the pain of growing up in a home w... more
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 a raw, unedited version with more details today. ... more
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 how many of us carry wounds that others never see... more
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