A different birth day
Apr 17, 2026•22 min
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Episode description
Lejla was born as a result of sexual violence during the Bosnian war. Adopted as a baby, she grew up in the UK.
In this episode, she shares her difficult origin story with Namulanta Kombo. It’s a powerful journey marked by resilience, but also moments of deep pain.
This isn’t a typical Dear Daughter story. This time, the daughter is the one writing. Lejla has written a moving letter to her birth mother, hoping it will help others understand where she comes from and what she carries with her.
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