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A collection of my life experiences growing up in Afghanistan, becoming war refugees in Pakistan, and eventually settling in the United States. This world is built upon stories, and our stories make ... more
FAQs about Afghan Kid:How many episodes does Afghan Kid have?The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.
September 23, 2020Episode 11Inner and Outer World -- A child realizes an inner world where he can hide things, and no one will find out—the formation and awareness of an inner and outer world. Support the show...more15minPlay
September 23, 2020Episode 10Biology Teacher - - A mentor, a teacher who I inspired, but my intuition was right. Support the show...more34minPlay
September 23, 2020Episode 9Triggers -- Impulse memories that followed, always hinting to search my truth. Past triggers were still there to offer a closer glimpse into the past traumas of my life.Support the show...more26minPlay
September 22, 2020Episode 8Pakistan - - A boy became a war refugee and escaped his country, leaving the past traumas behind, they still showed face. He encountered other experiences that added to his childhood trauma.Support the show...more33minPlay
September 22, 2020Episode 7Bacha Part 2 -- Bacha Bazi, the dancing boys, is a celebratory practice; here, I describe the connection to a deeper part of the Afghan culture. This celebration has created the cycle of abuse of young boys.Support the show...more42minPlay
September 22, 2020Episode 6Bacha Part 1 -- Bacha means a boy in Dari; here, he explains the cultural views, norms, and practices connected to sexual abuse of young boys in Afghanistan. Support the show...more24minPlay
September 22, 2020Episode 5They Knew Me -- My head was down, but they knew. I knew them when I looked at them, so I kept my head down. I tried to hide what had happened to me at the Foreigner's house and never wanted anyone to find out, but it seemed like it was marked in my eyes. Support the show...more28minPlay
September 22, 2020Episode 4Clues - - A curious kid was trying to figure out what had happened at the Foreigner's house. The stories that were clues to the child informing him of the experience. Support the show...more16minPlay
September 22, 2020Episode 3Kooni -- A slang word and it's deadly usage within a culture. This term created a dark and shameful world for the child, and he wanted to hide. Support the show...more21minPlay
September 22, 2020Episode 2Earliest Life Memories -- The young child before and after the Foreigner's house. Early trauma that formed my consciousness. Support the show...more23minPlay
FAQs about Afghan Kid:How many episodes does Afghan Kid have?The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.