Today we hear about the ups and downs of growing up, courtesy of Ms. S.

A Karen man wrestles with the question: Can we live happily with people who have broken our hearts?

A Karen family devastated by war prays for a miracle.

Growing up is hard for everyone, but it gets really complicated when you're also dealing with losing your mother and being deported.

Due to the ruthless tactics of the Burmese army, many Karen children were forced to survive as homeless orphans. Today we hear about one orphan's journey to survival.

Today we hear a story of a mom and daughter's attempts to escape an abusive husband and father.

Building a house with your own hands would be hard for anyone. Now imagine you are a refugee with no materials. Sound hard? Today we hear a story of a refugee building a house for his family.

A father reminds his daughter that "everyone has a struggle in their life, and we should never forget those struggles because they are memories that are important to us."

On average, refugees spend 17 years waiting in camps before they are resettled. Today we hear a story about one man's attempts to escape this waiting game.

How do you escape the Burmese police when they've caught you trespassing? Just ask Uncle Bad Monkey (and his mother).

Welcome to Season 2 of the Hidden Voices podcast! We are a podcast made by high school EL students dedicated to telling good stories about real people. We will be releasing a new story every day for the next two weeks, so make sure to subscribe!