Hart to Harts
Hart to Harts
What is your family story?
What is your family story?
What is your family story?
Tuesday 29th September 2020
Ngoc recounts her family's escape from Vietnam, time in a refugee camp, and eventual sponsorship to America in 'Hart to Harts'.
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Get the buttons here!Ngoc's Journey: A Refugee Story of Resilience and Hope
I have never had to justify my existence, my family's existence in this country until four years ago and having to celebrate world refugee day- you know, didn't even know that existed- and having to celebrate immigrants and having to celebrate what makes up this amazing country, the diversity of it, and it baffles me.
Imagine being born during a storm in the jungles of Vietnam. That's how Ngoc's life began, setting the stage for an extraordinary tale of survival and resilience. In this heartfelt episode of 'Hart to Harts', Ngoc opens up about her family's harrowing journey from a small boat town in Vietnam to the shores of America.
Her mother, half Vietnamese and half Chinese, and the rest of her family were deeply rooted in their community, running a small boating business that connected people across the country. But life took a drastic turn when Ngoc's grandmother was tragically shot by a communist soldier. This heartbreaking event forced her grandfather to make the tough decision to flee their homeland.
Ngoc recounts the perilous escape on a boat, along with her uncle and cousin, to a refugee camp where they spent two years in limbo. Their initial hopes of resettling in Australia were dashed, but fate led them to America, thanks to the sponsorship of a kind man named Wayne Steinman in Salem, Illinois.
Ngoc reflects on how her family never had to justify their existence until recently when celebrating World Refugee Day made her realize the importance of sharing their story. This episode isn't just about one family's struggle; it's a powerful reminder of the resilience and hope that many refugees carry with them. Ngoc now celebrates immigrants and the rich diversity they bring to America.
Her story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the importance of embracing our shared humanity. Tune in to hear Ngoc's inspiring journey and reflect on the incredible stories that shape our world.