Kaay opens up about his journey from Zimbabwe to South Africa to Austria — battling depression, losing his mother while abroad, facing racial discrimination, and finding the strength during immigration to keep going.

From nearly giving up on life to earning his nursing certificate in a foreign language, Kaay shares raw, unfiltered lessons on resilience, mental health, immigration, and why building a community saved his life.

💬 Powerful quote from this episode:

"If I quit now, what will my mother say?"

If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or mental health, please reach out for help. You are not alone.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS:

00:00 Grief and Dark Thoughts

00:44 Immigration and Culture Shock

02:43 Facing Discrimination and Learning German

05:06 Staying Motivated Through Depression

12:44 Depression Needs Connection

13:47 Finding Community Abroad

17:30 Advice to Your Younger Self

21:28 Build Self Reliance Legacy

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Tunay is sharing with us her life journey growing up as a part of a minority - the Roma community in Turkey. That's deep, inspiring, and even a bit funny! Have fun listening 🫶⏱️ CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction00:49 Challenges of Growing Up Roma04:28 Experiences in Education06:54 Cultural and Social Integration09:28 Systemic Oppression and Personal Struggles13:32 Community Expectations and Personal Growth15:15 Personal Experiences and Reflections25:44 Feeling Like an Outsider26:43 Family Dynamics and Expectations28:04 Realizing Minority Status30:09 Overcoming Systemic Oppression35:18 Personal Acceptance and Growth41:47 Reflections on Identity and Community🎧 LISTEN ALSO ON:👉 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ComingFromPlanetEarth👉 Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/im-coming-from-planet-earth-🌍/id1794999111Follow us 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comingfromplanetearth/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comingfromplanetearthFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574122104659Support us: https://buymeacoffee.com/comingfromplanetearth#roma #minority #gypsy #rejection #identity #crime #discrimination #oppression

Chiara (“Kiki”) is a trained midwife and recent UNFPA intern who worked on gender-based violence and harmful practices—including FGM, child marriage, and sexual violence.

Some facts spoken in the episode might be inaccurate. Here are some useful links if you want to research further🔗:

- Types of FGM according to WHO (World Health Organization) since 2008

- Key facts on FGM 2025 from WHO

- FGM status according to UNICEF

⏱️ CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to gender-based violence

00:33 Understanding female genital mutilation (FGM)

03:08 Cultural and traditional aspects of FGM

06:20 Personal experiences and stories

08:24 The impact and mental health challenges

10:59 Advocacy and education efforts

14:40 Final thoughts

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