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Feel Like You Belong: Metta Anongdeth–Refugee Survivor, Refugee Mentor

December 19, 20183-bottom, Citizen Journalism, Local FacesAlan Headbloom, Communist Laos, Feel Like You Belong, Metta Anongdeth, Refugee SurvivorJoanne

 

By Alan Headbloom, Feel Like You Belong

 

Metta Anongdeth knew something was wrong when her grandmother came to bathe and dress her and her young siblings with tears in her eyes. It turned out to be the day her parents would smuggle their family out of Communist Laos, leaving extended family behind–perhaps forever. Don’t miss this inspiring story of danger, courage, and embracing a new life in a distant land.

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