1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 What happens when you’re born into a world that doesn’t recognise you? &amp;nbsp; No country. No citizenship. No official identity. Just survival, family and hope. &amp;nbsp; In this deeply moving episode of My Migrant Soul, Imran sits down with May Joy Naw Nyo - a refugee, community leader and someone whose story quietly redefines resilience. &amp;nbsp; Born stateless in Thailand after her parents fled Myanmar, May spent the first 20 years of her life in a refugee camp. No passport. No nationality. No clear sense of where she belonged.&amp;nbsp;Then came Australia. &amp;nbsp; A new country. A new language. A completely different way of life. &amp;nbsp; From not understanding simple phrases like “have here or takeaway” to becoming a confident community development professional, May’s journey is not just about adapting - it’s about rebuilding identity from the ground up. &amp;nbsp; This conversation moves beyond hardship. It explores perspective, gratitude and the kind of resilience that reshapes how you see your own life. &amp;nbsp; Because when you’ve had to choose between life and death, everything else looks different. &amp;nbsp; What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Growing up stateless and unrecognised by any country Life inside a refugee camp and what it teaches you about survival The culture shock of arriving in Australia Language barriers, confidence and starting from zero How volunteering became a turning point Learning about money, opportunity and building a future The emotional weight of receiving an Australian citizenship certificate The question many migrants carry - “Where is home?” The strength that comes from perspective and gratitude Key Takeaway: When you’ve lived through survival, you stop measuring life by what’s missing - and start valuing everything you have. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Special Thanks to Our Partners This podcast is proudly supported by our incredible partner businesses: Westend Business Hub, Westend Digital, Westend Photography, Westend Podcast and WeConnect &amp;nbsp; Their continued support helps bring these powerful stories to life and fosters a platform where voices, experiences, and communities can be shared. These partnerships reflect a shared commitment to connection, growth, and empowering diverse stories that inspire meaningful change. &amp;nbsp; If this story shifted your perspective, share it with someone who needs to hear it. &amp;nbsp; And follow My Migrant Soul for more stories that remind us what it really means to belong. My Migrant Soul https://sites.libsyn.com/615225 <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/41000425/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/201137865