Being a Refugee, Coping with PTSD & Surviving Sexual Assualt with Miss Neira Designs

Being a Refugee, Coping with PTSD & Surviving Sexual Assualt with Miss Neira Designs

Author: Emina Pelja July 28, 2020 Duration: 47:39

We're opening up about all things mental health (yet again), this time with our lovely friend, Neira Pekmez. Originally from Sarajevo, Neira was only 2 years old when her family fled Bosnia but still has many vivid memories of her childhood. From temporarily living in Croatia to attending primary school in Prague, her early memories are entangled with many of the side effects that come with PTSD.

On a lighter note, Neira also specializes in whimsical illustrations + designs. 

You can check them out HERE:

@missneiradesigns on Instagram

https://www.missneiradesigns.com/

More Resources:

https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline

https://www.nami.org/help

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

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Hosted by Emina Pelja, Balkan Bred is a conversation about the spaces between here and there, built from the voices of those who live in them. This isn't about nostalgia or simple definitions of home; it's about the complex, often unspoken realities of building a life across cultures. Each episode is built around a personal story from within the diaspora, exploring how heritage shapes identity in subtle and surprising ways-from the food we crave to the languages we dream in, the traditions we keep and those we quietly reshape. You'll hear about the challenges of belonging, the unexpected joys of a hybrid existence, and the quiet threads that connect people across miles and generations. It’s a raw and intimate look at the ongoing negotiation between the past we inherit and the future we create, offering a sense of community and understanding for anyone who has ever felt split between two worlds. Tune into this podcast for genuine narratives that move beyond stereotype, finding connection not in geography, but in shared human experience.
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