<p>Lejla was born as a result of sexual violence during the Bosnian war. Adopted as a baby, she grew up in the UK.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>To find out more about Dear Daughter, to take part, or read our privacy notice, please go to www.bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter. Or you can contact the team via WhatsApp on +44 800 030 4404.</p>

Dear Daughter

BBC World Service

A different birth day

APR 17, 202621 MIN
Dear Daughter

A different birth day

APR 17, 202621 MIN

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<p>Lejla was born as a result of sexual violence during the Bosnian war. Adopted as a baby, she grew up in the UK.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>To find out more about Dear Daughter, to take part, or read our privacy notice, please go to www.bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter. Or you can contact the team via WhatsApp on +44 800 030 4404.</p>